Kelvin stormed into his office, his cheek still burning from Alina’s slap, though it hurt his pride more than his face. He slammed the door and threw his keys on the desk. Just as he turned to sit, the door creaked open.

Donovan and Noeul stepped in, Donovan already laughing.

"Tell me I didn’t just see that happen," Donovan said, wiping a fake tear from the corner of his eye.

They had followed Kelvin in secret, wanting to see if Alina was still the same girl they remembered. ...