Entreat Me

by Grace Draven

Strength without cruelty, pride without arrogance and an iron perseverance.

Louvaen bowed her head before meeting Ballard’s gaze. “I’m not saying you’re right, but I’ll take your words into consideration.” The familiar tight smile curved his mouth. “Fair enough. Besides, I wouldn’t want to be responsible for you bursting into flame because you acknowledged I might be right.”