Chapter 261 The Injured Leg

"But—" Oriana tried again, searching for any excuse she could grab onto. "Your leg hasn't healed yet."

Gideon nodded immediately, far too quickly.

"Right," he said easily. "Still injured."

Relief washed over Oriana. Good. He understood.

"Exactly," she said, letting out a breath. "So let's get some rest. We can always—"

Gideon laughed under his breath.

The sound alone made Oriana's heart sink.

Then