Chapter 9
But then Gideon nodded. And Jesse exhaled in relief.
“Let’s see what we can do,” he said.
Jess pressed his mouth to Gideon’s. “Thank you.”
Picking up the end of the leash again, Gideon paused before opening the bathroom door. “I’m going to hold this,” he said, “but I’m going to let you lead to where she’s at. Maybe you didn’t see an ownership mark on her, but there’s no way a human isn’t in here for some purpose.”
Jess nodded. He didn’t doubt she was there for some purpose, but he didn’t care what that purpose was if she didn’t want to be there. Gideon stuck close as Jess led him on the same path he took before, going unerringly to the beautiful girl. She was exactly as he left her—alone, frightened, and mute. He smiled at her, silently reaffirming his promise.