Chapter 99 – Heart To Heart

• “Yes, Iris,” Christian replies, his voice low and dangerous. “There are still ways to protect you. Even here, at the end of the world. I wish you’d just let me.”
• “Fine,” I say, my voice too light, too casual. Christian narrows his eyes, trying to figure out my game. I lift my drink to him in a little toast and then down the contents, scowling a little at the way it burns my throat.
• “Iris,” he sighs, shaking his head at me. “What are you doing?”