Although he had heard her clearly, he still sought confirmation. "Are you sure? There are other rooms, I can get one ready for you right away."
She knew that he would be fast, but when she thought about it, she was still uncomfortable. "I prefer staying here. Just for tonight…" She looked up at him and added, "Only if you don't mind."
"I don't mind." His heart broke seeing her like this. Knowing that she needed the company more than she needed to stay in a different room, a slight smile threatened to form on his lips. This was bittersweet. He liked that he would be spending the night with her but at the same time, he wished it was under different circumstances. Not with her scared out of her wits.
"Thank you." She smiled and finally let out the breath she didn't know she had been holding.