Don’t worry,” he added, flashing her a smile. “You should have realized by now that I find Jins detestable. You’re perfectly safe from me.” Her stomach knotted. She wasn’t sure which of his comments she wanted to hit him for, but it was all she could do to stop herself from actually trying. She weighed her words carefully. “You talk as if I have a choice.” She quickly glanced away as he turned to her and softly whispered to Sakku that he would not see the tears welling up in her eyes.
