"Because it keeps me dependent on you?" Alexis asked, laughing lightly. She shook her head slowly as she allowed him to lead her, a fact she didn't mind at all.
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Haley took another bite of her food before pushing the plate away. She listened with pleasure to him, her blush deepening as he continued. "Dyrus," she said, just loud enough for him to hear, "can we...?" She inclined her head towards the door. The dining room was noisy, plus she didn't want this conversation getting beyond their own ears.