Calculated Seduction

Caleb insisted on keeping Gideon company until midnight before he finally went to bed.

He was almost dozing off himself, trying to stay awake in the kitchen for Gideon's sake.

"We're supposed to be men of status and yet, here we are, afraid to go to bed because of a woman. It'd be hilarious if anyone found out," Caleb said with a self-mocking laugh.

Gideon's eyes narrowed, and he covertly pinched