Avery's POV
I startled and took a step back. Live? With him?
"Stop meddling, Camila." Gideon growled and swiftly walked away.
Once he was gone, Camila muttered, "I was just joking." She tugged me by my arm, "It's actually a really nice setup. I spent all week getting it ready for you!"
Her genuine excitement went a long way towards making me feel like there was something salvageable in all this. Her parents and brother quickly moved towards the main house, reassuring me that, although it was large, I would get used to my new home in no time.
Hudson opened the main door for me with a bow, and his youthful, handsome grin gave me a hint of what Gideon would look like if he ever loosened up.
"Don't be too intimidated by my brother. He's not nearly as bad or cold as his reputation." he
