Merciful Oblivion

Watching Derek comfort Tess, Gideon could barely contain his inner turmoil.

Gideon's hands, hanging at his side, were slightly clenched, the veins on the back of his hand subtly protruding.

Caleb knew all too well what Gideon was feeling. He was somewhat worried that Gideon wouldn't be able to hold back and subtly squeezed his shoulder as a hint.

After Tess and Miriam returned to the tower, leavin