Wasn't for you. [ Dryly: ] I was just worried I'd get bored around here without your dumb ass.

[ She says that, but she readily leans down when his hand lifts towards her, putting herself in easier reach for him to brush that stray hair from her face. Damn, but she's softer for him than she should be. Soft for his smile and his teasing. ]

Besides, if I left you behind, I'd have to answer to Rex.