Chapter 25 Why Did You Join

These days, those who got more nerve always won. Gideon curved his tall frame into a "C" shape, slouching to rest his weight on Blair's shoulder—and in that silent showdown, he claimed victory.

No one said a word.

With no objections, Blair simply set off with Gideon.

From a distance, the rest of the group heard Blair coo at Gideon, "Know why those people clammed up? They think you need protecting.