CELINE HERRERA POV

"I think I am going to take some time off work." I got out, and Belshar's gaze jerked to mine in surprise as he stopped pacing.

He'd been walking in circles for a while, and at first, I just thought he was agitated from excitement. He was, but he was also worrying, and I could see it on his face.

Belshar was damn perfect at hiding his emotions, so if he was so expressive this time, it meant he was really stressed over it.

"You are," he asked, his tone disbelieving. Deep ...