The Perfect Charade

“That's because I only feel alive when I'm working.”

Gideon's voice was soft and flat. All Cora could hear was the sound of the leaves rustling in the wind. “Mr. Lockwood, what did you say?” she asked as she did not hear his response.

She wanted to lean in to hear him better but ended up tripping over some veins on the ground. Just as she was about to knock her head against his back, he turned a