“I think it’s maybe because you made me feel safe when Faroz was flashing his gun and telling us stories about being tortured. My subconscious must have figured you were my best bet for a happy Bollywood ending.” “You think I could protect you?” He looked so bewildered that Layla had to laugh. “Of course I do. It’s who you are. You might be trying to kick me out of the office, but you’ve been protecting me since the day we met.”