*Aiden*

I stood at the window of my office, staring out at the city below. My fingers tapped restlessly against the glass, a rhythm that matched my racing thoughts. Yesterday had been a whirlwind, a frustrating chase that led nowhere.

I had always prided myself on the fact that I could have anything I wanted. But this woman had proved to me that I couldn’t have everything after all. Why was she so damn elusive anyway? If I didn’t know any better, ...