"What about Thomas?" Harry asked, his voice suddenly tense.

James opened his mouth, then closed it again. Something flickered across his face—hesitation, maybe even fear. He glanced quickly at Mia, who gave him a subtle, warning shake of her head.

"I..." James looked down at his watch and his eyes widened. "Damn it. I just remembered I have an emergency meeting with a client. Completely slipped my mind."

"What?" Harry's brow furrowed in confusion. "But you just mentioned my brother. You ...