#Chapter 165: The Confession

Gideon

The honeymoon phase of our wedding ceremony had me walking on clouds for days. Every morning I woke up next to Tessa, her body warm against mine, her scent mingling with the sheets. Every night I fell asleep with her in my arms, sated from lovemaking and our hearts full. Even Maisie had noticed the change, and she was happier, too. We all were.

But the day before we were supposed to leave