“It’s okay, Jess.” Her voice was surprisingly calm. “He’s just trying to bait me so we don’t end up talking about what’s really wrong here.”
Gideon jabbed an angry finger in their direction. “Being able to tell Jess is pissed does not give you permission to interfere in this.”
“No, the fact that you two insisted on me sticking around when I wanted to go is. And Jess isn’t the only one I can read right now.”
Gideon’s eyes flashed. “Vampire, remember? You can’t read me.”
“I can’t read you easily. But the more I get to know you, the easier it gets.” Emma took an even step back in his direction. “And I’m not going to touch on the fact that you both are so wired right now, I’d have to be deaf and blind not to know how hurt both of you are.”
Jesse’s head was pounding. His inherent need for
