"Gideon never trusted witches or magical nonsense. Now, out of nowhere, he brings an archmage into his home," Tiger said, turning to Micah as they sat together at the bar, glass in hand.
"Because this time, the curse is actually affecting him," Micah replied, taking a slow sip. "Every truth about the Queen was twisted, and Ivano has no reason to betray Gideon. If he wanted to, he would have done it years ago."
"I do not know, but I feel like Gideon is letting himself be manipulated by everything around him," Tiger insisted, setting down his empty glass.
"Look at what happened at the fountain, he was compromised, something that has never happened to him before. That is why I suggested an outright attack on Millie. A single witch cannot stand against a pack of wolves striking all at once."
