Ecco purses her lips. “Just don’t let your guard down.” I sigh, sinking down onto one of the plush couches. “I don’t know, Ecco. I thought I had Thorak all figured out, but seeing him today...he’s different. More mature, more driven. And the way he looks at me sometimes...”
Again, too soon! Just two days ago she was so guarded & angry — he’s barely had any time to start to grovel.