Pain crossed Gideon’s face.
“I believed the two of you would manage on your own. I was wrong to leave you to struggle without any help.”
I nodded, letting him know I accepted the apology.
There would be time to discuss the past properly if Kael returned. For now, I needed information.
“Can you get me into wherever they’re keeping Kael?”
My father’s expression became stern.
He shook his head.
“We cannot see them until thirty minutes before the fight.”
Hope rose and died within the same breath.
“And I would advise you not to let him see you even then,” Gideon continued. “Your presence could make him lose focus.”
“I need to see him.”
“I know. But he clearly didn’t want you here. That is why he hid the truth from you.”
My anger returned.
“I’m furious with him for doing this to you
