Northern was silent for a few seconds, weighing the complications of what Anike was asking. The logistics alone would be a headache.
He held her gaze.
"There's no problem. But you need to know—traveling with me carries a higher level of danger than traveling alone." He paused, letting the air absorb his words. "It also carries a higher level of security."
Anike smiled.
"Don't worry. She'll be completely responsible for herself and won't be a burden to you."
Northern sighed. He'd tried to sway her with reality, but it looked like Anike had already thought this through. He scratched at his hair—it had been irritating him since he'd rushed through drying it after his bath.
"Okay, I guess..." He studied her face. "I'll be leaving soon, though. Does she know about this?"
Anike's smile turned pleasant in a way that immediately made him suspicious.
"Not in the slightest. I want you to kidnap her."
Northern gave her an absurd look.
