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“I am exhausted. And now that I’m fed, that bedroom is calling my name.”
“So you’ll be good?”
I smile at his concern. “I’m probably safer here than I ever have been in my life.”
“That’s true. I had this place warded by a sorceress along with my own protection charms. No one who isn’t expressly invited can get in.” He stands up a bit straighter and gives me a cocky smile while puffing up his chest. “Not that anyone would try. Breaking into a troll’s den is suicide.”
I laugh. His cockiness is adorable because it’s not natural. “I have no doubt, T-man. Go back to work, and don’t worry about me. I’m going to sleep better tonight than I have in months.”
The declaration pleases him so much that he gives me a wide grin. The man keeps claiming to be a grump, but so far I’m not convinced. “All right. See you tomorrow, then. Stay out of trouble, Trouble.”
“No promises.”
As he walks out of the kitchen, chuckling to himself and shaking his head, I call after him. “Hey, Terrance…” When he looks back, I flash him a grin. “About those stinky feet…are we talking air freshener, or should I start looking for my own place now?”
Like I’d hoped, Terrance breaks out into his deep, roaring laughter that shakes the whole room.
