Sebastian POV

　　Los Angeles

　　As I stepped out of the office, the weight of the day's meetings and responsibilities still lingering in my thoughts.

　　I was on my way to my parents' house for a family dinner, and while the prospect of spending time with my loved ones was generally appealing, I couldn't shake the feeling that there might be more to this gathering than meets the eye.

　　I adjusted my tie with a sigh, slipping into the waiting car ...