A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 487

Cordy couldn’t help breathing a sigh of relief after following Patrick back to his car.

She was a lot less calm as she appeared-but no one would really be fearless when

facing down a barrel.

All she could do was endure, and tell herself that Patrick was worthy of her trust.

If said trust was misplaced…so be it.

“I thought you weren’t afraid,” Patrick teased, though his tone soon turned stern. “Did

you really think yourself invincible, going in to face Jessica alone?!’

Cordy turned to look at him. “You came, didn’t you?’

“You’d be dead if I didn’t give you that transmitter,” Patrick told her somberly.

It was only fortunate that he had been thoughtful, and knew that Jessica was the type

who wouldn’t let anything stop her from getting what she wanted.

“Actually, I had you escort me so that you’d protect me. But I won’t mind coming alone

either,” Cordy admitted.

Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. “Does that mean you knew I’d

protect you from the start? That I’d protect you in that meeting? You really are smart,

already anticipating my every move. Did

not be as important to me as you’d

your debts. That’s what

could be

“Either way, my gambit paid

was left speechless-so everything he said was pointless, but

astonished regardless. “You know I prefer men, Cordy. Why’d you

you worthy of

are the most fragile thing there is,” Cordy said ever so

he was certainly upset

exhibited today. After all, if Jessica had hesitated

she wouldn’t be able to spare

Cordy at the sight of her calm

decided to

pushed over the edge too. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

risked her life to meet Jessica

Patrick’s car stopped at a private airport

injured, for one, and Rocktown was

family was caught in such a tense

was only natural he stayed to

her plane was

words in parting, Cordy

North City hours

men-in-black were waiting, moving to stand before her after

respectfully and said, “We have orders

escort you home.”

but his