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.

"Actually, I had you escort me so that you’d protect me. But I won't mind coming alone either," Cordy admitted.

Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. "Does that mean you knew I'd protect you from the start? That I'd prote