Zero Tolerance For Infidelity

Gideon was an adult, yet he threw a tantrum when he couldn’t get what he wanted. She hadn’t known he could be so childish. The nurses had slipped out the door. Martin went in search of a broom and a dustpan. Kira sighed. She stood next to Gideon’s bed. ‘I’m here. Why were you looking for me?’ Gideon hadn’t taken his eyes off her since the moment she stepped into the ward. ‘Why did you switch off your phone?’ His interrogative tone made her uncomfortable. ‘I was dodging calls from a certain someone.’ ‘Me?’ Gideon’s face grew darker. ‘No.’ Kira sighed. ‘Someone else.’ ‘So you weren’t trying to avoid me.’ ‘Of course I wasn’t.’ Gideon reached out a hand to her. ‘Come here.’ Kira stood where she was. ‘I made you some soup. I’ll go and ask the doctor if you’re allowed to have chicken soup.’ She turned around. ‘Kira!’ Gideon grabbed her wrist, pulling her back to the bed. Kira stumbled, lost her balance and fell into his arms. Startled, she scrambled to get back up. Gideon locked both arms ar