Today's OneWord: Protect

Protect
by Belinda Roddie

"I'll protect you!"

Mona scowled. "I don't need protecting," she growled, pointing at her bicep before placing a white-knuckled hand on the hilt of her dagger.

Adner stepped back with his hands up. "Fine. Then what can I do for you?"

"Leave me be." The rogue's eye twitched. "Or find me a fair maiden to keep me company during the night."

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