After a long moment of deliberation, it seemed Nathaniel and Felix had finally reached a decision. Only then did Nathaniel step into the room.

The soft click of the door locking behind him made Celeste pause, her breath hitching ever so slightly.

Almost instinctively, she lifted her head, her gaze sharpening just a touch as her eyes found his. Despite the distance between them, a faint, almost imperceptible smile was playing on her lips. And when he walked toward her, she ...