#Chapter 197: The Room

Tessa

I covered my eyes with my hands, feeling a bit silly but deciding to play along. Gideon’s warm palm pressed against the small of my back, guiding me forward through what must have been the doorway. The air felt different immediately—cooler, with a slight mineral scent that reminded me of a spa.

“Okay,” Gideon said. “You can look now.”

I dropped my hands and blinked as my eyes adjusted to the