As Andrea strode into the meeting room, she sensed a palpable tension in the air. Their heads swiveled towards her, especially those of Lucas and Damon. Lucas' laser-like stare drilled into her, and she felt an unnamable twinge in her gut.

When their gazes locked, he looked away with a grunt. It was evident that their previous encounter had left a sour aftertaste in his mouth. By contrast, Damon acknowledged her arrival with a grin before returning his attention to the alpha.

Andrea swallowed ...