บท 55: Her self-defense

"Do you even realize what you're saying?"

L furrowed her brows. She noticed how tight he was holding onto her hand. It was as if the veins would pop out in any moment. "I am fully aware. In order to protect you, this is the only option. Stay with me at least until the one-month contract comes to an end"

Ryuu requested. Be it contractual or not, he had to protect her. She was still his girlfriend in others' sight. "I cannot accept it" L declined, calmly. Somehow saddening the man. "Is there any reason why you cannot? Shouldn't this benefit both of us?" To persuade her, Ryuu brought in the topic of benefit. "Yes, a lot" L took her hand back.

Making Ryuu scowl. "I didn't mean to underestimate you if that's how you are feeling. I simply want to protect my woman" His eyes gleamed with stars. Using the teary gaze to beg. And of course, L folded so fast. Still, she put up an unbothered expression to hide herself.