Beneath The Scowl

Gideon’s POV

The heavy click of the front door echoing through the quiet apartment made her jump. I stepped inside the entryway, shrugging off my dark winter coat, and my eyes immediately caught Valeria. She was perched on the edge of the armchair, but the moment I appeared, she quickly brushed her face with the back of her hand. She swiped at her cheeks in a frantic, desperate motion, trying to