Chapter 157

Gideon's POV

I stared at Dominic for a few seconds, trying to process the urgency in his voice. Tessa was beside me, clearly confused and worried, and I could see the tension tightening her features. This was exactly the kind of stress she didn't need right now—especially after what had happened in Lumina when Sloane had confronted her.

"Let's talk in the hallway," I said, standing up and gently t