Chapter 31

After Eve packed an overnight bag, Arec led her to her car.

“I’ll drive,” he said, holding his hand out for her keys.

“I’m perfectly capable of driving my own car,” Eve protested.

“You were kidnapped and knocked out by something,” Arec said, staring at her with his palm open. “I’m driving.”

Eve sighed and put her keys into his hand.

“Fine,” she said. “But I’m still protesting.”

“I get it,” Arec said, grinning at her. “It’s hard to relinquish control sometimes, but right now, I just want to take care of you.”

He reached out to cup her cheek in his hand. She leaned into his touch and closed her eyes, smiling.

“Are you sure you have everything?” Arec asked, breaking the spell.

Eve lifted her head, opened her eyes, and nodded.

“I packed everything I need,” she said. “I can always come back for more.”

“Not without me, you can’t,” he told her. “I don’t plan on you coming back here by yourself if I can help it.”

Eve shook her head but didn’t say anything more. She got into t