Chapter 214

Her feet were seriously like ice.

“You’re still cold.” He set his phone aside.

She didn’t answer, simply opened her eyes and met his stare.

Their connection zinged.

Jesus, how was he supposed to stop himself from touching her? But after everything she’d been through, he had to. He didn’t want to give her any reason to think that she had to pay for the food she’d eaten or the shirt she wore in ways other than the ones they’d negotiated. On the other hand, he couldn’t stand doing nothing while she shivered.

He sighed. “Turn over.”

“What?”

“Lie on your other side.”

“And put my back to you?” The way she said it sounded like a giant hell no.

“I won’t hurt you, Laila. I won’t touch you without your consent. Remember, if anything is ever too much, you can stop me with a word. But I’m simply trying to help you get comfortable so you fall asleep.”

She hesitated before finally nodding and rolling onto her side, giving him her gracefu