Chapter 51 The Royal Gauntlet

• A gentle knock interrupted Bobby's contemplation at the door. Relief flooded through her as Gideon's familiar scent reached her senses before his voice called softly from the hallway.
• "Bobby? May I come in?"
• Opening the door revealed Gideon dressed casually in dark trousers and a simple white shirt, though his relaxed appearance couldn't mask the concern etched in his features. His golden eyes searched her face immediately, reading the tension she tried to conceal.