Chapter 34 Two Chances Left

• “Stay here,” he instructed under his breath, leaving me with Jaxon, who stood rooted on one side of the suite, away from the table.
• I watched as he approached the table, holding my breath.
• “Pardon me,” he continued, lifting his shoulders in a slight shrug, “but I would have to interrupt your intense game of cards.” He paused at the foot of the table, his gaze trained on one person. “Allow me to borrow this gentle man.”