"You should get some sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a long journey," Garvin said softly. He turned to leave but stopped when Scarlett reached out and grabbed his hand.
He turned back to face her, concern flickering in his eyes. "What's wrong? Are you okay?"
"Just stay with me," Scarlett whispered, her voice tinged with sadness. Her eyes lowered, avoiding his gaze. "But you can leave... if you're scared of me too."
"Come on, Scarlett," Garvin replied almost instantly, his voice firm and reassuring. He sat beside her bed. "I'm not scared of you. In fact, you're still the most beautiful woman I've ever met."
"Most beautiful?" Scarlett repeated with a faint chuckle, lifting her eyes to meet his. "You sure know how to make someone laugh."
