Chapter 690

The moment Gideon sat beside her, Oriana caught the familiar scent of cold air and sun-warmed wool clinging to him from outside.

The tightness wound through her chest all afternoon finally loosened.

Even her eyes began to sting slightly.

"Gideon..."

"I'm here." His hand settled gently against her back. "The moment I heard Griffin had a fever, I left the palace and came straight home."

His voice so