Chapter 10—For Kara.

Tristan

I could still hear the muffled sobs breaking in the hall through the closed doors as I led Callie to a secluded place as she insisted.

I shut the office door behind me then turned to her. "Here will do." I pointed out.

Callie reached for my hand, her fingers brushing the edge of my shirt.

I stepped back. "You said it was urgent," I reminded, keeping a straight face.

Her face fell, a frown deepening as she studied me, "You've been avoiding me, Tristan." She ...