River knew the moment he saw her, she was his. And he was more than patient to give her time to realize he was not going anywhere. Even if he was imposing on her territory, he was there to stay.
The only way to spend time with Anya is if you have the money to pay for her company.
He very much could.
He would pay her every last drop she demanded to be in the same room as the woman they are all afraid of. He does not see a woman who could cut him down to his knees. No, he sees a woman who he would gladly get on his knees for.
*New Stand Alone Enemies to Lovers Romance all connected in the same world as 'Lethal Vows'.*