Chapter 339

MASON “Are you sure you don’t have to work today?” King asks. “I’m sure.” I toss a piece of popcorn into my mouth. “But that’s the third time you’ve asked. Are you trying to get rid of me?” “No,” he huffs. “But I really am okay. You took all of yesterday off. There’s no reason for you to stay here with me again today. I can watch movies on my own if you have more important stuff to be doing.” I roll on top of him and pin him to the mattress so our chests are pressed together. We only threw on boxers after we took a shower earlier and I insisted King go back to bed, per the doctor’s instructions that he rest up, especially since he did so poorly at it yesterday, albeit for good reason. His detective friend has kept him updated. A warrant is likely to be issued today, and I want to be here with him when that happens, whatever the outcome. King insisted that if he’s forced to stay home, he should at least get to watch movies all day, and I could be working in my home office, but I’m not g