13
“What do you mean someone tried to kill you?” Caleb’s hands froze in mid-stroke.
“Keep rubbing. I think you almost got the kink out.”
His hands slowly resumed their ministrations. “I thought Remy was kidding when he said someone tried to kill you.”
“Remy doesn’t kid. I wasn’t going to tell you, but you kept insisting on hearing the story.”
“I thought you were in an accident.”
“No. This was no accident.”
“Why didn’t you want to tell me?”
“You have enough on your plate without adding my worries.”
His hands stopped again. “Adding to my worries? Do you really think I wouldn’t want to help?”
“I know you’d want to help. That’s why I didn’t say anything.”
“So, you don’t want my help?” He sounded hurt.
“That’s not what I said. Finding Jessica is your priority. Not getting killed is
