An Unhappy Reunion

Kira sat at the edge of her father’s bed, holding his hand. Gideon stood. Her eyes rested on her father’s face, but they weren’t registering anything. Kira was still reeling from the shock. It had taken all her strength to struggle out of Gideon’s hold. He was reluctant to let go, but acquiesced in the end. He followed her into the ward without a word, just like he followed her home on the first day they met. Kira felt the heat of his gaze on her back. Gideon savoured every moment of being in the same room as her. If he reached out a hand, he could touch her. But he held back, content with just drinking in the view for now. He couldn’t tear his eyes away from her. It had been close to four years since they parted. Not a day had gone by without him missing her. Now that he finally saw her again, he wished he could hold her in his arms forever. However… Gideon sensed Kira didn’t share his sentiment. There was no smile on her face when she saw him. Just astonishment. When he hugged her, s