After the call with Lorraine, Alina walked back into the room, exhausted but satisfied. Aiden was already sitting on the bed, tablet in hand, finishing up the last of his work. Without saying a word, she climbed onto the bed and leaned her head against his shoulder.

"Did you know you were incredible today," she murmured sleepily, giving him a lazy thumbs-up. "The way you handled Elise… and Mr. Davidson…" Her voice faded into a tired hum.

Aiden exhaled deeply and set his tablet ...