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Chapter 68

Yager spoiled the moment by approaching. “I need to get you out of here before the press shows up. There’s going to be a lot of questions.”

Jarrett’s embrace opened, though Eli was reluctant to stand. Jarrett was right there when he wobbled, catching his elbow, holding him steady as they both faced off with Yager.

“Jarrett comes with me,” Eli said before anybody could argue.

Yager rolled his eyes. “Like he’d actually let me leave him behind.”

As they picked their way through the crowd, curious eyes tracking their every movement, Eli pressed closer into Jarrett’s side. The constancy drove away more of the residual fear, proving once and for all that it hadn’t been a mistake to trust in Jarrett.

He could only hope Jarrett realized it wasn’t a waste to do the same with him. 18

Eli: I really need to get a cell phone. And then I need to get your number. But before all that, I’d really like to see you.