Chapter 487

Cordy couldn't help breathing a sigh of relief after following Patrick back to his car.

She was a lot less calm as she appeared-but no one would really be fearless when facing down a barrel.

All she could do was endure, and tell herself that Patrick was worthy of her trust.

If said trust was misplaced...so be it.

"I thought you weren't afraid," Patrick teased, though his tone soon turned stern. "Did you really think yourself invincible, going in to face Jessica alone?!’

Cordy turned to look at him. "You came, didn't you?'

"You'd be dead if I didn't give you that transmitter," Patrick told her somberly.

It was only fortunate that he had been thoughtful, and knew that Jessica was the type who wouldn't let anything stop her from getting what she wanted.

protect me. But I won't mind coming

you knew I'd protect you from the start? That I'd protect you in that meeting? You really are smart, woman, saying nothing while already anticipating my every move.

pay your debts. That's what you said," Cordy

"I could be lying."

my gambit

said was pointless, but he was astonished regardless.

between men

because he was certainly upset with the impulsive behavior Cordy exhibited today. After all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment longer just

at the sight of

wouldn't have risked

car stopped at a private airport soon enough, but he wasn't going with her this

a tense situation with Jessica's side of the family,

plane was already the extent of his

parting, Cordy boarded Patirck's

men-in-black were waiting, moving to stand before her

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