Gideon’s POV
While Raven watched over the children, I watched her, studying her more than I had any right to. I trusted her fully, so I knew she would give her all to protect Leo. It wasn’t her commitment that I doubted.
I was just worried about her.
She was right to be worried about Daphne, who had already proven herself to be a vile manipulator. There was no true telling what she was up to now that she was out of sight, tucked away behind Justin, with him as a shield.
That unknown threat wasn’t something to take lightly, but Raven seemed to carry the full weight of it all on her own shoulders, and the strain was starting to show.
She carried herself stiffly, with tension not just in her shoulders but also in every muscle. Her hands always seemed to be clenched, like she was ever-rea
