I left her with her coffee and walked out.

I may be half in like and all in lust with Miss Rossi. She would never know it though. She expected my cold heart and I delivered. She would be safer and that was all that mattered.

The shift in my feelings about Miss Rossi made no sense and once again, I didn't care. Our intimacy brought out my protective instincts and it would probably be that way with any girl in danger due to being with me. I'd tell myself that until my nuts ...