Chapter 180: Connections

Tessa

I insisted that I was fine and didn’t need any help, but Gideon practically carried me back to the house anyway, causing more than a few passersby to stop and stare at the scene. My face heated, although not from some kind of strange magical warmth this time. Now, I was just embarrassed.

“Sit,” he commanded once we reached the kitchen, pointing to a stool at the counter. I perched there obed