Chapter 24: Ulterior Motives

Alexa came up to me, her small hand gripping my wrist. "Gideon, let's go to your clinic. It's not ideal here." I swallowed. I knew exactly what she had in mind. It would be just like before, her letting loose under my hands. "It's fine to do it here," Emma cut in. "No one comes by. The clinic's pretty far." Alexa shot me a look, as if asking for my opinion. I gave a sheepish smile and told Emma, "It really isn't ideal here, and…" Before I could finish, Emma pushed out her lower lip and bristled....