The Bitter Truth

Gemma lowered her eyes and nodded.

They stood shoulder to shoulder on the balcony. Gemma let her gaze drift into the night.

Gideon watched her.

After a short silence, Gideon spoke. "Gemma, I know you've lost your trust in me, but there are things I need to stress again."

Gemma nodded in acknowledgment, unusually calm. "Go on."

Gideon said, "Brooke is my past. That child was an accident. If you tru