Even in the unwelcoming darkness of Caius’ bedroom it was thrilling to hear Jax tell me that he wanted to help me, and I threw my arms around him and squeezed him tightly.
He was stiff for a moment before he relaxed and stepped back from the door, wrapping his arms around me and returning the hug.
I was almost crying, and I felt pathetic for that, but he didn’t seem to notice.
“I don’t know what to say…”
He stepped back from me and shook his head.
“I don’t need you to thank me for this.”
He turned away again, and continued exploring Caius’ room.
He seemed to be looking for something, but when I trailed after him and asked him if he needed my help he brushed it off and said he was just interested in seeing the room.
I followed him for a while, observing him carefully and waiting for
