Chapter 24

That night, Sadie deliberately left the door unlocked. Gideon lingered outside for what felt like an eternity before he finally pushed the door open, his movements cautious. Seeing her awake, he immediately froze. "I just came to grab a pillow. I'll leave right away." "It's cold out there," she said softly, shifting to the inner side of the bed. He hesitated before lying down on the edge of the bed, leaving a wide gap between them. It wasn't until she rolled over and accidentally brushed...