Adeline watched Gideon drift off to sleep after finishing his dinner. He seemed unusually weak and disoriented, so she stayed by his side, helping him settle in until his breathing turned steady. Pulling the duvet up to his shoulders, she switched off the main lights and quietly slipped out of the room.
When she reached the living room, she found Tiger and Micah sitting together, speaking in low tones.
"Is Gideon resting?" Tiger asked, looking up as she entered.
"Yes, he fell asleep. He suddenly felt weak," Adeline said, taking a seat across from them.
"She must be a formidable witch to leave his body drained like this," Tiger muttered, shaking his head.
"The Alpha King has already summoned Morticia to the palace," Micah added. "They will likely figure out a way to eliminate Millie for good. But Adeline, your immunity to her is critical. Her dark magic had no effect on you tonight. She likely ambushed you both because she realized we uncovered her presence."
