Chapter 34
“I guess we should just be thankful she gave you the chance to explain yourself and didn’t try to stake you again.”
Gideon snorted. “We would have been fucked. I’m not sure I would’ve come out of the shock soon enough to stop her.”
Jesse fastened the final, top button, and straightened Gideon’s collar. He noted in an absent way that Gideon’s shirt could have come from his wardrobe at home. Impeccably tailored, fitting his frame perfectly. If Gideon were paying attention, he’d probably be scandalized by the way his clothes were hanging off his own shapeless shoulders.
“Don’t let anybody else catch you off guard,” Jesse said, trying to keep his voice light. “I don’t want to be stuck here by myself.”
“You know, spending the next four days in bed is sounding better and better.”