"Oh?" Gideon raised an eyebrow, his interest immediately piqued. "Meaning?" Although his tone was casual, the look he directed at Ashley was anything but. His deep gaze lingered on her face, clearly intrigued by the confidence in her voice.
Ashley turned toward him, a mischievous glint flashing in her eyes as the corners of her eyes crinkled with her widening smile. "Meaning," she said, drawing out the word slightly, "we'll find a better collaborator ourselves. And I just so happen to have thought of the perfect place."
The sight of her looking so pleased with herself brought a smile to Gideon's face. For a brief moment, he fought the urge to reach out and ruffle her hair, finding the confidence and cunning in her expression unexpectedly adorable.
Unfortunately, before he could act on the impulse, he felt an intense gaze from the front seat. Looking up, he met Gage's stare through the rearview mirror, the warning in it almost tangible.
