Tangled Truths

Gideon stayed quiet, his grip on the sheets slowly relaxing.

"I'll support you... You don't have to accept me, but please don't push me away," Gideon pleaded with Cordelia, hoping to stay by her side.

"Before we uncover the truth, we have to work together. Between you, me, and Killian, there can't be any conflict—can you do that?" Cordelia sat up and looked at Gideon.

Gideon hesitated. Just seeing