Provoking a Lunatic

“Sloanie, that's because you're unfamiliar with rumors about him. If I were to tell you about his past—”

Before Gareth could finish his sentence, Sloane interrupted him, “Rumors aren't always reliable. I'd rather trust what I see with my own eyes.”

A slight change came over Gareth. He wanted to continue speaking but abruptly stopped. His gaze shifted past Sloane, settling on something behind her.