Chapter 38 The Ambush

"I did warn you it might sting. Just hold on," Gideon said, his tone firm and almost commanding.

Nora stayed silent this time.

Had he actually been angry? She wondered if she'd imagined that flash of irritation on his face. It didn't seem aimed at her, more at the situation—at her getting hurt.

No, she must have been seeing things. She barely knew this man—she still didn't even know his name.

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