Wearing the necklace before felt like a talisman, giving her a sense of security, but after witnessing the terrifying side of the boy in black, the coins inside seeped a mysterious chill that sent shivers down her spine.
Beside her, Tony Stark hesitated for a moment, placing the pendant in her palm, his big hand enclosing her delicate fingers, closing it with a solemn grasp.
"Whether it's angels or demons, as long as they can save you, I'm willing to offer them as gods."
The tension and fear in her heart instantly faded, Pepper tried her best to suppress her curling lips, casting Tony a coy glance with eyes like silk.
"Hm! Do you sweet talk other girls like this too?"
"No, there is only one girl worth sacrificing everything to protect."
"......"
Pepper's eyes brimmed with gentle tears, looking at Tony moved, but just as the two were sharing a deep gaze, slowly drawing near, Agent Colson came rushing in noisily with a bunch of policemen.
"Freeze! Put your hands up!!!"
