Cold Ambition

GIDEON'S POV

I step out of the hot, steaming shower, grabbing a thick cotton towel from the rack. I rub it roughly over my wet hair, letting the fabric soak up the moisture while the bathroom vent hums above me. The glass enclosure is thick with heat, but the air outside feels sharp against my skin. Over the sound of running water draining away, a relentless vibration echoes against the marble co