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Whatever he meant, it wasn't good. I could feel it in my bones.

I took an instinctive step back as he stood close to me, his smoldering gaze drilling into mine. My blood ran cold instantly.

"I... I don't think I understand." I had a big gulp. "Wh... What's the cost now?"

His rose-hued lips curled to the side, forming a sly enigmatic grin.

"Are you certain you'll be able to pay for it?" His question made me uneasy. Why did I have a feeling he'd want to ask something complicated..?

I dropped my gaze.

"Well..." he took some steps back, leaning his back on his car. "The last time I had you in my place, my home got attacked and cost me my comfort. So, you should know it isn't so easy protecting you.

"Now, if I am to protect you, you can sleep with your both eyes closed, knowing no harm would ever come to you. But Void does not work for free. I'm sure it'll be a total waste telling you what my charges are, because even if you own a thousand coffee shops, yo