He shakes his head in amusement. “I hope you know what you’re doing, son.” “Honestly?” I laugh, dropping down to tie my boot. “I haven’t a clue. All I know is I want to keep her by me.” I stand again to meet his gaze. “Yeah?” he asks, his face neutral. “Yeah.” After a few moments, he asks, “For how long?” “As long as she’ll allow.”
