Fragile Peace

Killian paused for a moment. Even though she was just a little girl, he shook his head. "As a girl, you should be cautious. You shouldn't easily let strange men carry you. You can walk by yourself."

Hazel puffed her cheeks. "Don't you like me, Killian?"

Killian shook his head. "Not at all, but boys and girls are different, and you need to be aware of your own safety."

"Then why do you carry Cordel