Captain Fiancé Cheated With His First Officer, I Left
He looked at me first, in no hurry to step in and showing no hostility toward Ethan, and only asked, "Do you want me to stay, or should I call security?"
It was a short question, but something in my chest eased. He didn't decide for me. He gave me a choice.
I said, "Stay."
He nodded and moved to stand half a step to my side. Not far, not close.
Ethan looked at him. "Who are you?"
"Noah Hayes." His tone was level. "Captain of the air medical rescue team. In charge of Dr. Reed's project handover and on-site safety today."
Ethan let out a cold laugh. "On-site safety?"