He was really reluctant to let her go but eventually, Erik's arms fell back to his sides as Ivy stepped away. Damn detention, keeping them apart. Never mind that he had been the one to issue it.

"Yes." He'd see her later, please. Erik paused, his grin fading into one of his more usual smirks and added, "Don't be too harsh on her now, darling." He knew Ivy. Heh.