Shattered Delusions

Brooke tested the waters, her voice soft. "Gideon, Gemma trusts Mr. Caldwell鈥攖hey're good friends. She'll be alright with him. Maybe you should just let her calm down for now."

Gideon brushed Brooke aside, irritation etched all over his face.

Gideon shot her a warning look. "Brooke, quit playing games. Don't let it happen again."

Brooke forced herself to defend, her voice shaky and aggrieved. "Gid