"You know we don't accept charity," stated Dante, his face impassive as he looked the woman and child up and down.
When he spoke, the tiny girl turned around to look at him, her eyes wide as she took him in. "I paid with my Teddy," she said, only a slight whisp to her soft voice as she spoke. "Nothing in the world is free."
Dante couldn't help the snort that came out of him at her words. "You are absolutely right," he agreed, patting her head. "Welcome to the Dragon's Lair."
"My name is Sophia, and this is my daughter, Libby," interjected the woman, stepping forward. Dante looked her up and down before turning back to Tank.
"A woman, really?" he asked, raising his eyebrow. The last woman who entered this place had tried to kill Hattie… he really didn't want another female coming into his territory.