Iris wanted to argue but found herself unable to refute Killian's words. She took a deep breath to calm herself down. She was startled when Killian took her hand and tugged her toward the front door. She looked at him with confusion but didn't fail to notice how casually he touched her, like he was used to doing it.
Iris thought she should be bristling over his arrogance, but all she could think of was the fact that Killian had always looked after her from the moment they met. She might have hated him for deceiving her and forsaking Lord Kieran, but there was no doubt that he prioritized her safety.
Killian didn't release her hand when they reached the street. He simply turned and headed back the way they came from. Iris heaved a sigh of relief, knowing they would return to the estate. It wasn't like she disliked Killian's company, but being with him made her self-conscious.
