Chapter 44

After paying, Klaus prepared to lead Georgina out, both finding it difficult to walk after consuming so much food.They held onto each other, laughing like tipsy teenagers at their unsteady steps, oblivious to the curious glances from passersby. "You should stay with me at the apartment!" Georgina suggested between fits of laughter. "I'm worried your ex-clients might find you otherwise. Let me keep you safe." "Is that so?" Klaus smiled warmly. "That's very generous, Miss Devins. Is it your mission to help every unfortunate soul in this city?" "Am I crazy? Of course not." "Then why help me?" "Because you're good to me," she replied simply. "You saved me from Megan and her mother, lent me money, provided shelter, basically saved my life... Of course I have to treat you well." Klaus felt warmth spread through him that had nothing to do with the meal they'd shared.Alex purred with satisfaction at their mate’s caring nature."Our mate," he murmured in Klaus’s mind, "is sweet... and just a lit