His words sting in a way she hadn't anticipated that anything he would say had, and she draws a sharp, shaking breath. Jaw tight, she nods.

How did she get these people in her life, she wanted to know. These people with good hearts, who somehow managed to care about a girl that was nothing but a thief and a whore. She didn't deserve it, not in the least. Lance should be marching her to Redbright right now.

But he wasn't. He was trying to get her to trust him.

"Please- please warn me." Of anything that may put her in danger. "Don't tell her you saw me, or anything. Please."