A Hollow Calm

Gavin snorted, "Why is your grandpa so fixated on making trouble for Brooke, anyway?"

Gideon sighed, "She's my first love, the one I always wanted to marry. To my grandpa, that makes her a roadblock in my life. She's a threat he can't let exist. He's always wanted her gone."

Gavin shot to his feet. "That's no excuse for hurting Gemma."

Gideon dropped his eyes. "I never meant to hurt her. I just wa