Chapter 400

"Baked pears. He specially ordered them in the middle of the night," Gavin explained, placing the still-warm bag of pears. "He said your throat sounded hoarse, so he got this to help."

The warmth seeped into my palms as I stared down at the bag and tea. It was such a thoughtful gesture—one that left me more confused than comforted.

Gavin had already started the car. "Ms. Kay, should I take you to Emberholm?" he asked, referring to Willow Residences, where I lived.

Hearing that, I suddenly realized how Jace had found me outside my place that night. Clearly, Gavin had done some digging and passed the info along.

"No," I said flatly.

Gavin paused, his eyes meeting mine in the rearview mirror. "Then... where should I take you?"

"Pull over," I said quietly.

Gavin jolted slightly at my request but obediently pulled the car to the curb. He glanced back, clearly confused. "Ms..."

I cut him off. "I'm not going home. I'll head to the surgical recovery unit."

For a moment, I had been so