Reign raised a hand, blocking Lydia’s attempt to throw herself into his arms. “Don’t. I don’t miss you.”

Grabbing her by the collar, he shoved her aside and unlocked his door with a quick scan of his fingerprint.

Lydia, unbothered, stepped in behind him and pouted. “Prof. Hawke, you’re as heartless as ever.”

He halted and looked back at her with a cold, hard stare. “Get ...