A Silent Encounter

Gideon's head snapped up, following the direction of the boy's pointing finger.

There she was鈥擥emma, tall and elegant in a cream-colored coat, her hair falling in soft waves around her shoulders. She was stunning, impossible to look away from.

Their eyes met across the busy street, and for a moment, time seemed to freeze.

Gemma's face was expressionless as she lifted her phone, focused, and snappe