Chapter 27: Another Assault

When Gordon and Amber stepped out of the bar, the sun had dipped below the horizon, and night had settled in. "Gordon, I-I just wanted to say thank you for tonight." Amber trailed beside him, fidgeting with the hem of her coat, her head down, sneaking shy glances up at him. After a short pause, she finally managed to mumble out the words. "That's it? I pull you out of that mess, and all I get is a 'thank you'?" Gordon chuckled and shook his head, watching Amber's timid expression. Everything...