Drawing the Line

Gideon asked, "What are you afraid of? Didn't you just say that as long as a couple is determined and cares deeply for each other, they can overcome anything?"

Only he knew how thrilled he was when he heard Tess say that.

Gideon had barely managed to contain his excitement, afraid of scaring Tess.

It was because it was to hear such words from her.

Tess hadn't expected Gideon to overhear those word