#Chapter 241: Compromise

“He’s been gone for a while,” I said. I sat on the edge of the bed. I couldn’t keep from tapping one foot. Chase was typing away at the computer. He was almost finished with his article. In another couple of days, it would be published. “It’s only been an hour. Patience is a virtue,” Chase said. “I can’t have patience with him out there alone. What if something happens to him?” “Don’t tell him I said this, but my brother is a smart man with a lot to come home to. I can guarantee he is not out purposefully endangering himself. In fact, I’d be surprised if –” A key jiggled in the lock on the door. I hopped to my feet. “Ah. Speak of the devil,” Chase said. My anxiety only lessened when I placed my eyes on Asher’s physical form. He came in through the door, closed it behind him, and then approached me. “Everything okay, little bro?” Chase asked from the desk chair. Asher wrapped his arms around me and exhaled. “Better now.” “Asher?” I whispered. “Just give me a moment,” he said