Aurelia's POV
"Adrian Blackthorne," I repeated, the name rolling off my tongue as I accepted his outstretched hand. "I've heard that name before."
His grip was warm, confident, and he held my hand just a moment longer than necessary. "The Blackthorne brothers. We're... well, let's say we have a reputation around here."
Another powerful family. My heart sank slightly. The last thing I needed was to get involved with more entitled alphas who thought the world belonged to them.
"Don't look so worried," Adrian laughed, and the sound was genuinely pleasant. "We're nothing like the Kane brothers, I promise you that."
How does he know what I'm thinking?
"I'm sorry for bumping into you," I said, trying to step back, but he moved closer instead.
"Please, don't apologize. Best collision of
