He almost jerked when their lips touched but he leaned in, The kiss felt like ice in the summer. His gloved hand touched her face. Curious about her paycheck comment. He pulled back his head gently tapping hers. "No, I don't want you dead. at first, you were just another client. At first, you were just another customer. For some reason. things changed and I ain't going to even elaborate why. Not sure I can." when he realized what she meant he pulled back to look at her. "No, you are not the paycheck. You? Your something else that is entirely too dangerous."