CHAPTER 5
Cal couldn’t move. Cal couldn’t breathe. His mate was awake and talking. How much had he heard? How long had he been lying there, feigning sleep?
“Before you get all pissy, I’ve been awake for quite some time. I didn’t know what the situation was, so I pretended to sleep. I needed to know that you were safe. I planned on telling you sooner, but I… well, I…”
“Knew I’d be pissed when I found out and I would refuse to talk to you.” Cal finished for him.
Nodding, Jackson then said, “There was that, and also, I didn’t know why Miller and Or were here. I didn’t know if somehow, they found out I came here, followed me and were taken
prisoner. I’m sorry. I should have said something sooner.”
Or walked closer to the bed, “Jackson, how are you feeling? Is there something you need tha
