The man grumbled and left, holding his hands behind his back and Jack turned to Avice. “I was supposed to pay him, but he didn’t ask, so... I think you must have scared him out of it.”
“You are,” he insisted, rubbing her back before pulling her closer. “Especially when you’re threatening to cut out people’s tongues.”
His smile returned, and he pulled her closer. “I love you. Especially when you’re threatening people.”