"Mmmm-hmmm." It's not patronizing--Aiden knows she can handle herself. It's why he's drawn to her. As much as she pretends to be a zombie she's just as fiery and volatile as he is.

"Hey." He's stopped in front of her, leaning in. Not quite trapping her, but his hands still on her hip and he's leaning close, close, close. So close. "Let's make a deal."