#Chapter 249: Double Crossed

Tessa

The girl was terrified, and instantly, I felt my anger melt away. She was so young—hardly older than eighteen, and now that I was seeing her up close, I recognized her face. Ruby. She was one of the newest members of our staff, a sweet girl who would never hurt a fly. Even Gideon’s tense shoulders relaxed slightly beside me at the sight of her.

Crossing the room, I knelt down in front of her