“After all,” Caiden said, the day he left, “believing and knowing it’s true can be two different worlds.”
“Perhaps you’re going away will be what it takes to prove it one way or the other,” Theirn replied thoughtfully. He looked at Caiden and grinned. “If we both think ‘thank God, some freedom’…”
“Not going to happen as far as I’m concerned,” Caiden retorted. “The whole ‘out of sight, out of mind’ thing is a big misnomer. At least in my opinion. I want this job over and done with as fast as possible so I can come back to you.”
“Caiden,” Theirn replied, warningly, “if you think like that, you could blow it. No matter what, the job is the most important thing right now. So promise me you won’t let your feelings for me get in the way.”
Caiden looked at him, nodding. “I know that. When I’m being Mr. Thornton, I’ll think and act like him, honest. I’ve been at this long enough I know what to do and won’t let anything distract me—even you.”