Guarded Treasure

by Mae Lovette

“The ambitious librarian with something to prove and the petty scoundrel with nothing to lose.”

There might be nothing on earth he could bring himself to deny her. If she asked for the moon, he’d search for a ladder.

“Yes, they’ve been debriefed.” She bristled instantly. “Ben, have you told the crew not to look at me? Why on earth would you say such a thing?” He stood with his hands in his pockets, regarding her. “I didn’t tell them not to look at you. I told them what would happen if they did. It sounds like they chose to conduct themselves wisely.”