Welcome back, my lady.

"I'm fine, Lizz, though it still hurts a bit. So stop crying now."

Just as the last syllable rolled out of Luca's tongue, tears formed in the corner of Lizz's already bloodshot eyes, doing exactly the opposite of what Luca said. Luca shook her head as Lizz bawled her eyes once again, letting her be as she faced Bennet once again. 

"Thanks, Bennet," Luca breathed, gazing down at her thigh. "I thought I would die."

"That's impossible, my lady. I will not let that happen." Bennet smiled reassuringly. "You might get hurt, but I won't let you die."

"Has anyone told you how charming you are, Bennet?"

"Yes, you." Bennet chuckled with his lips closed, recalling her usual comments whenever she expressed gratitude. "Welcome back, my lady."