Waiting in Chains

Lucius POV continued

Gideon first. Checking both directions. Counting seconds under his breath — I knew because I'd taught him that when he was sixteen and apparently he still did it — then waving her through.

Her.

Still in the dinner dress. My shawl thrown over it because she'd grabbed whatever was nearest when she left. Hair starting to come loose from whatever she'd done to it.

I watched. G