Storms and Shadows

Gideon’s heavy, confirming silence hit me like a physical slap to the face. The reality of his unspoken words sank like a heavy stone in my gut, dragging all the air out of my lungs.

"She's going to be there," I said, my voice frantic and breathless as I pushed away from the patio table. "She'll absolutely be there. I know her, Gideon. Sloane would never, ever pass up the opportunity for the spo