Page 15 of Filthy Richer (Five Points' Mob Collection 6.50)

“Good.” Her mouth twisted again. “It’s not like you to take pleasure in the things you do.”

“Anything that involves you, I take pleasure in.”

Her expression froze. “I-I… I’m not sure what I did to deserve you, Eoghan. Even if you’re a sadist and a weirdo who feeds fingers to pets.”

“You loved me. You accepted me. You earned my undying loyalty. That means you get undying protection,” I told her calmly, fluffing the blonde locks that danced around her shoulders.

“Whether I like it or not,” she grouched, but she stepped into me, her arms sliding around my waist.

“Exactly,” I informed her with no small amount of satisfaction.

She heaved a sigh as she tucked herself into my embrace. “What are you going to do for Bump?”

I was grateful she couldn’t see my expression. “Everything.”