A Life Debt Repaid

Even if Jesse was not being particularly nice, he was obviously indicating that he accepted Patrick—the emerald necklace was proof enough.

Patrick turned toward Sean, who gave him an adoring look.

“Don’t flirt in front of me!” Jesse snapped right then.

Both men had to restrain themselves right then, while Jesse announced, “Alright, everyone can go about your business. I’m retiring to my room.”

“Let me help you, Grandpa,” Cordy offered.

“It’s alright-Johnny rarely visits the capital. You should spend more time with him…”

“I’ll do it,” Sean offered.

“No!” Jesse barked, clearly hostile.

“Allow me, then,” Patrick volunteered.

Jesse was left glaring at him-was he really a Stuart? Was he so blind he could not tell how hostile he was toward him?!

“I’ll treat you like my own grandfather.” Patrick simply strode up to Jesse and held him up by his arm without noticing the moody look on his face.

was left taken aback and repulsed, but Patrick ignored that

but ultimately

was left gaping at Patrick

was truly

when she came to her

take and actually blushed

Yet another miracle!

“Thanks,” Sean said quietly.

“Sure.” Cordy smiled.

when you

“I know.”

“Yeah.” Sean nodded.

them, though,” Cordy told him.” What if

added, Tm going back to my room. You and John should get some rest too- especially John, since he’s been traveling around a lot. Don’t let us impose on your honeymoon

that, he hurried

could lie all they want, but the body would

Sean left, Cordy and John returned

traveled between the capital and North City, mostly arriving in the evening only to leave the

are you going back?” Cordy asked casually once