Chapter 18

“You smell like her now.”

Jesse took his hand. “Come here, I want to try something.” He pulled Gideon down, seeking him out with his mouth. The kiss started as a teasing caress, but Jess deepened it gradually, like he wasn’t in any great hurry. When he broke away, he glanced down at her with a smile. “Do you think she’s picking up on what I’m feeling?”

With an amused chuckle, Gideon shook his head, ready to joke about Jesse’s motivations. But when he glanced down at Emma, the words disappeared. Her breathing had quickened, and a definite flush had risen in her skin. It even looked like she might be smiling.

“So what you’re saying is, the way to keep her calm and happy, is for you to be holding her while we make out?” Gideon teased.

“Well, making out keeps you calm and happy, so that sounds reasonable,” Jess returned. “She can also…broadcast things she picked up from others. She told me when she was trying to get through to you, you were open to her for a second.”