Chapter 49
Elijah took a key off his wall and led Nate outside, climbing into the car and gesturing for Nate to follow.
The drive passed mostly in silence. Nate couldn’t seem to keep his mouth shut—the alcohol was still buzzing in his blood, making him feel warm and restless. Elijah listened patiently to his rambling, nodding every now and then as they drove through the quiet streets.
They pulled into Nate’s parking lot a few minutes later, and Elijah cut the engine with a sigh.
“I’m sorry,” he said suddenly, looking over at him with serious eyes. “Not for bringing you here—for what happened in the bar.”
Nate swallowed, unable to meet his gaze.
“I should have gotten out of there sooner,” he muttered.
Elijah shook his head. “You were trying to be nice. I know that.”
Nate scoffed. “T
