“I can’t—please don’t! Sister xxx He sat back and closed his eyes. You could stop this, but you won’t.”
“I wish you would, though.”
Silas watched Ian a moment, but said nothing else. “Are you well enough to be at the office today?” Silas asked, not taking his eyes off his news feed. Draw attention to what you’ve been ignoring?”
“Yes. To his surprise, Ian opened his mouth on his own and took a last deep breath. But Ian fought and, pulling his hands from behind his back, pushed off from Silas’s legs. You can come up whenever you’re ready to.”
“Where will you be?” Ian asked, matted hair hiding his face. Draw attention to what you’ve been ignoring?”
“Yes. “Just what you’re doing,” Silas assured. He set himself down beside Ian, who had re-situated his clothing as quickly as possible.
