Chapter 39

Coughing to try and cover her snicker, Livia murmured, “Don’t take it too hard. Assholes don't like anyone. Not even me.”

Rhye dipped his chin in affirmation, like that made him feel better, punctuating a wink with a smirk. “See? Definitely not a pancake lover.”

That surprised a chuckle out of her. Rhye grinned with her, looking delighted, his eyes sparkling.

“I filled up his food and water dishes before we left.”

“Thank you,” she murmured, then frowned at herself.

No thanking your kidnapper. Jesus, I really am losing my mind.

She still didn’t understand what the hell was going on here. Had he abducted her to… woo her? That didn’t actually seem that far-fetched for him. He hadn’t made any move to hurt her, and hadn’t threatened her in any way. Instead, he’d cooked her breakfast, fed her cat, and packed her an overnight bag like this was a sleepover.

Cheerfully lying to herself that the feeling in her stomach was disconcertment, and most defi