CHAPTER 0155

GIDEON'S POV

The tension in the room was thick, suffocating almost, like the air itself had frozen in place. The sound of the front door creaking open broke the silence, followed by the heavy steps of Kurt’s men entering the room. Their presence brought an added weight to the already crazy atmosphere.

My elbow remained firm against Mr. Mercer’s throat, pinning him hard to the wall. His face was r