The few days following Chase’s abduction and Morgan’s gallant rescue were spent comfortably cooped up in the manor. Morgan had returned from the infirmary early the next morning, stumbled to Chase’s room, and told him he had the next few weeks off until he himself was better and could rest easy.

Chase hadn't argued, staying home sounded perfect, besides, he was more worried about Morgan than any tasks he could've been assigned. He’d watched Morgan amble away towards his ...