Elena’s pov

I pulled into Sterling's underground parking garage just as I was beginning to lose patience with the traffic.

Thankfully, the drive wasn’t as bad as it could have been, and I found an empty space a short distance from the private elevator. I parked, switched off the engine, and sat there for a moment, my hands resting on the steering wheel.

Claire’s question from yesterday was still on my mind. I wanted to accept Charles’s invitation, but I couldn’t ignore the ...