Refusing to Kneel

Gideon reacted quickly, pulling Gemma into his arms to shield her.

The cup dropped to the floor behind them, landing with a crisp, echoing crack.

Gideon let go of Gemma and demanded, "Grandpa, what are you doing?"

Wallace stood tall by the main sofa, cane in hand. He jabbed a finger at Gemma and ordered, "Get down on your knees!"

Gemma sidestepped Gideon and walked straight up to Wallace, her expr