Chapter 60

SIENNA

Standing behind me was the Vivian Belmont—Gideon Mercer’s birth mother.

"You didn’t tell me you were back. We spoke just yesterday,” he said, rising to his feet.

Her smile was soft, voice softer. “I thought I’d surprise you.”

I stood too, instinctively taking my place beside Gideon.

“Mom,” he said, one arm gently guiding me closer, “this is Sienna. My wife.”

He turned to me. “Sienna, my mom