Chapter 633

"Don't move." His voice came out rough, almost hoarse. "Just let me hold you for a minute."

Nora's heart skipped a beat.

The street was empty at this hour—no one around to pay them any mind. But something in that low, gravelly tone made her pause. She didn't push him away. Instead, she reached out and slid her arms gently around his waist.

Gideon didn't overstep. He just held her, breathing her in