"I'm very fond of the idea of you being able to relax. I may not be willing to change jobs to a deputy, but I can definitely assist with paperwork if you'd like." Mercedes wasn't sure she should offer, it was surely quite selfish for her to wish Jonas to be done with his duties so that they could spend some time together.
At his next words, she ducked her head slightly and when she looked up her lips were graced with a delightfully wicked smile. "Are you then? I'd have to be a foolish woman indeed to pass that up then wouldn't I?"