CHAPTER 057

AUDREY'S POV

My eyes shifted toward Gideon, his arms still clutching his stomach. Declan adjusted his collar, breathing heavily, and I realized just how silent the café had gotten. Every single person was staring –some with shock, others with fear – at the heated exchange unraveling before them.

Gideon finally straightened up, his frame unbending slowly like a spring recoiling. I was still trying