Chapter 458

When Beckett got home, he saw that Madeleine was already fast asleep. Maybe staying alone for too long had left her too insecure—she'd even fallen asleep hugging his pillow. She really was scared of losing him. After coming out of the shower, Beckett sat quietly on the edge of the bed for a long time. He wasn't really worried about Stanton playing dirty in business or teaming up with others. What really got to him was the fear that Stanton might get desperate and try something cruel—something deadly. He used to be fearless. If Stanton wanted a fight, Beckett would've just gone all in. But not anymore. Now, he had something to worry about. Or, rather—someone. Madeleine was that worry. And that fear had started to grow. He tugged gently at his pillow and chuckled. "Clinging to it that hard, huh?" Madeleine didn't let go. Still wrapped around the pillow, she murmured something in her sleep, "It's mine… don't take it…" Beckett gave up. Guess he'd just have to share the pillow with her. He