Gideon
I was pretty sure she called my name. It was clear in my head, and it felt almost like pleading. She wasn’t in any trouble. From the way her voice moaned, I was the one who would be in trouble. Soon. I knew that if things got too physical, I would be the one who would end up hurt. Or perhaps I was underestimating her, making her seem so unfeeling.
“Yes, you’re being unfair, Gideon.”“I know, Cato.”
Whatever the case may be, I still came running. Riva’s voice had seemed so loud in my head. There was no hesitation in me when I opened the door to the bathroom. It was unlocked. I told myself not to make too much out of it. She probably forgot or felt too safe with me in the apartment. Still, damn, it was unlocked, and she was calling me.
When I flung the door open, I was already ha
