Evie felt tears prick her eyes. No one had ever said anything like that to her before. Dave had made her feel like she was not enough. Like she should be grateful he stayed with her.
But Gideon made her feel like she was everything.
"I do not want you to lose everything because of me," Evie whispered.
"Then we make sure it does not come to that," Gideon said. He stood and pulled her to her feet. "We fight. We prepare. We show the council and Raphael and everyone else that you are exactly where you belong."
A knock interrupted them. Victoria opened the door without waiting for permission. "Gideon, we have a problem."
"What now?" Gideon asked, his voice tired.
"Treasure wants to speak with you. She says she has information about an attack. Tonight."
Gideon's expression hardened. "Wher
