Vee's smile thinned slightly.
David continued, "I apologise if you feel ambushed or something. I was merely trying to find my footing in the neighbourhood."
"Luca is just being protective."
"I noticed."
"He seems scarier than he actually is," Vee said.
David raised a brow. The look on his face said he did not believe a single word of that. Vee couldn't blame him. Luca did not exactly move through the world like a harmless man unfairly misunderstood by society. He wore danger too well. Even when he smiled, there was usually a threat sitting somewhere behind it, polished and waiting.
"He has layers," she added.
"I'm sure he does," David said dryly. "And I am sure his bottom layer is still dangerous."
"Look," Vee said, softening her tone, "I will speak to him, okay? I'm sure it's nothing unless he does have a good reason to be wary."
David studied her. "Do you always have your guard up with new people?"
