Caught in the Crossfire

Tess scanned the faces of the crowd, struggling to comprehend their behavior.

Despite Gideon's remarkable abilities, he was still a newcomer to Valtoria and had yet to establish himself in the region. Did they really need to lavish such praise on him?

"I had heard rumors about an extraordinary young man gracing our presence, but I was skeptical at first. Now that I see you in person, I must say, I