Gideon's Help

"Hazel."

The single word cut through the heavy evening air like a blade. Hazel jumped. Gideon stepped out of the shadows, his expression unreadable as he reached out and firmly pulled her behind his tall frame.

"It's past working hours," he said, his voice flat. "Why are you still here?"

She tugged at her wrist, but his grip only tightened. His dark, cold eyes locked onto the scarred man.

"Wh