161 Chapter 161

It had taken some serious negotiation, but I had managed to convince Cadence to let me stay in the operating room with Brandon, with Aaron's help. I reminded her that I'd promised the new Guardian I'd be there when he woke up, and when Aaron assured her Jamie would be right next door, she finally gave in. She and Aaron had a lot to do, so she hurried off, back to her apartment, and Jamie disappeared for a few minutes, coming back with a bed identical to the one Brandon was sleeping in, which he wheeled over to Sleeping Beauty's left.

"What's this?" I asked as he pushed it into place.

"Well, I thought you might get tired," he replied with a shrug. "I'm not sure how long he might be out, but I can't imagine you're planning to stay awake all night."

"Thanks, Jamie," I said, thinking it was a really nice gesture. "Look, I'm really sorry I was such a brat earlier, in your office." This was the first time I'd had a chance to apologize to him for my previous outburst.