Ian's POV

"Why is he here?"

I ignored Gabrielle's question and gestured at Jason to have a seat. He complied immediately.

"Zara, please get me a soda." I dropped like a bomb on a sofa, heaving a sigh of relief.

Gabrielle stormed in my direction, bent her back foward and pointed at Jason. "Why don't you have his head in your hands?"

"Watch your tone pretty, remember you're in my house."

"A house you kidnapped and locked me in."

Zara shoved past her and handed me a soda can. I hurriedly opened it, a sizzling noise filled everywhere. Gulping down as much as I could, I held a hand on...