37, An offer

Bane felt Emma make herself comfortable in his arms, and he enjoyed the feeling. He played with her hair and felt like he didn’t want the night to end.

“Why were you living with your aunt and uncle?” he asked her. He already knew from the background check he had done. But he wanted to listen to her talk for a little longer. He felt her tense up in his arms and cursed at himself. Of course this was not a subject that she enjoyed talking about.

“I lost my parents when I was nine,” she told him.

“I’m sorry angel, I shouldn’t have asked,” he said, placing a kiss on her head.

“No, it’s fine. Before that, I had a fantastic childhood. My parents were kind and loving and when I think back on that time, it just seems filled with light and warmth. After they died, my uncle and aunt took me in. Uncle Jonas is my father’s brother, I didn’t have any other relatives. So, in a way, I was lucky that they agreed.” There was a small pause, as if Emma needed to gather herself. Bane was about to tell he