Misplaced Blame

Giles's stern, disappointed gaze struck Jaxon like a hammer to the heart. Jaxon dimly recalled that, long ago, his trust and reliance on Sloane had far surpassed even that for Corinne. 'But why am I suspecting Sloane now, without a shred of evidence?'

Seeing Jaxon's dazed expression, Giles let out a heavy sigh. "Jaxon, after Ms. Caldwell was kidnapped, you were all busy blaming Sloane, covering up