Pursing my lips together, I nodded once. His logic, much like his face, was flawless and I felt shame for ever having doubted him. Of course, Nate would know what to do! I slowly loosened my grip on his arms. Despite never having met any other Archibald, I knew it in my heart to be true that they all had excellent heads on their shoulders. It had been stupid of me to panic.

"I'll just wait it out, then," I suggested, almost brightly. It was short-lived. Soon after my face fell minutely, my hesitance winning out once again. Taking in a deep, calming breath, I whispered, "Will you stay with me, tonight?"