A Dying Wife's Checkmate

An Exception for Her

Author: Aster / Lune

An Exception for Her

Cordelia let the screen fade to black, leaving Gideon’s threat hanging in the digital void. She wasn't going to be the only one losing her mind tonight.

For weeks, she had dialed his number until her fingers ached, only to be met with dead air. Now, she was more than happy to return the favor.

The device vibrated against the wood, an incoming call flashing his name. She simply flipped it face do