Threads of Fate

Silence lingered between them.

Gideon remained quietly behind Bianca, his hands still resting lightly on her shoulders as the weight of her words hung heavily in the air.

After a moment, Bianca lowered her gaze and gently closed the vintage jewelry box before setting it back inside the drawer.

She lifted her eyes to meet Gideon’s through the mirror.

“When the time comes, we’ll face Alistair to