“But I’ll be fucking damned if I let you go without backup,” he said. “I’d honestly rather you took my truck and drove as far from here as possible.” “I’m not leaving,” I said. He sighed, the air leaving his lips on a rush with a small chuckle following it. “I know,” he said. “I knew you wouldn’t even consider it, but after this…” He reached up, his fingers grazing my cheek. “After this is all over, you and I, we’re gonna have a talk.” “A talk?” I squeaked. “About what?” He eyed me, unresponding. His hand fell away from my face once more
