Calculated Betrayal

They had grown up together, and Gemma had always thrown herself into his arms.

Whenever she was happy, she laughed out loud. Whenever she was upset, she cried without holding back.

But through everything, Gemma never stopped running to Gideon.

As long as she could bury herself in his embrace, she felt unbelievably happy, even when he rejected or scolded her.

"Gemma," Gideon said softly, stopping r