Better My Life Than Yours

‘I forgive you,’ she said evenly. ‘Water under the bridge.’ ‘Thank you.’ Gwen breathed out. She opened her mouth and looked like she was about to say something, but in the end, she held back. ‘Miss Reyes, is there anything else?’ Gwen shook her head. ‘No, Miss Hewitt.’ She stepped aside. Kira pushed the door open. *** Gideon opened his eyes the moment she walked in as if he could sense it was Kira. ‘Kira.’ He smiled weakly. ‘How are you feeling?’ Kira leaned down for a closer look at his face. The ventilator tube had been removed from his nose and mouth. His face was still bloodless, but his eyes had regained their old sparkle. ‘I’ll survive.’ He fastened his gaze on her. Kira sat down on a chair near the bed. She was silent for a long while. Gideon didn’t rush her. He was content with just watching her face, with having her by his side. Kira debated with herself, then she finally asked, ‘Why did you take the bullet for me?’ ‘I couldn’t watch you die,’ Gideon said simply. ‘But you coul