“Even if I lose everything tomorrow, there’s no version of this world where you walk away from me.” He pulled back to look at her fully.

“I’m not punishing you,” he said evenly. “That’s a childish thing to say. You honestly think all I’m thinking about is sex and attention and how to keep it from you?"

“Take care of yourself.” Bibiana glanced back once, eyes flat as glass. “And sleep at night, for God’s sake. People talk.”