[He swiftly stuffed the pendant back into his pocket out of her reach and winked at her with a knowing smile.]
This is my bargaining chip. I did promise to return this to you, but what good would that do me now?
[A soft hum escaped him afterward and he even rocked back and forth on his heels, tempting and teasing her with a reply, yet offering no such thing. Almost as if he didn't hear her counter.]
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[He swiftly stuffed the pendant back into his pocket out of her reach and winked at her with a knowing smile.]
This is my bargaining chip. I did promise to return this to you, but what good would that do me now?
[A soft hum escaped him afterward and he even rocked back and forth on his heels, tempting and teasing her with a reply, yet offering no such thing. Almost as if he didn't hear her counter.]