Betrayed by Blood

The online rumors wouldn't quiet down, and Killian realized Gideon had given up.

Gideon gave up resisting.

Just like when Cordelia fell down the mountain, she gave up trying to survive.

Gideon wanted to give up on himself.

He wanted to let the rumors continue, even encouraging them further.

It seemed like he believed Cordelia hated him, and the worse his life got, the more she would be at peace.

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