She couldn't believe what had taken place. He'd taken charge, and for once she was okay with it. She had allowed another person to decide for her. A man who only had her safety in mind; it was a comfortable feeling, albeit one she wasn't used to.
He followed her to the hotel. Once inside, his features were unchanged as he walked into the lobby with her and waited. Looking around, Aldrich thought it looked decent enough, but he was adamant that this wasn't the place for her. He grimaced at the thought of her being here all alone as a drunk stumbled against him. While she went upstairs, he paid her bill and once she was back, her complexion looked fragile and forlorn. He wanted to wrap her in his arms to comfort her, but he kept to himself as they made their way back to their respective car
