The Breaking Point

The words left his mouth without a second thought. "I know Brooke wouldn't do that."

Tears welled in Gemma's eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall. "Since you've already chosen to believe her, why bother asking me?"

Their eyes met for a long moment before Gideon looked away first.

"Then if you have nothing more to say, keep your mouth shut," he said, pushing her away. Gemma stumbled ba