Playing With Fire

Gideon glanced at the digital screen of Brooke's thermometer. The numbers glowed a mild red, indicating a low-grade fever, but nothing critical. He tossed the plastic device onto the marble counter and grabbed a soft cashmere throw from the back of the sofa. He walked over and draped the fabric over her shivering shoulders.

Gideon picked up his car keys from the kitchen island. "Take your medicin