Lirael's POV

“Are you listening?” Nathan’s voice pulled me back to the discussion as my brothers and I sat around a table in his office, reviewing the Wright Group’s financials from last quarter and projections for the next six months. Of course, I said, even though my mind kept drifting back to my meeting with Zephyra that morning.

She had surprised me. I was mostly convinced that our initial encounter—and what happened between us—was a coincidence. The shock and horror on her face ...