Layla shot a deadly glare at Cairo.

“What do you want?” she muttered. “I don’t have time to get kidnapped right now, ok?”

Cairo chuckled as he looked her over.

“What’s got you in such a feisty mood?” he asked.

She sighed loudly and put her hands on her hips. Layla felt moderately safe in the broad daylight with people bustling by on the busy streets. It would make quite a scene if he tried something at this moment. ...