Asher said nothing.
The silence in the room changed, and Kora, to her credit, seemed to notice it, because she glanced at him and her chewing slowed slightly.
"Anyway," she continued, recovering smoothly, "Miranda and Dad already met with the family. I'm sure they've settled the wedding date by now."
Asher picked up his glass, then set it down without drinking from it.
That's why she hadn't called.
She had found herself a solution that had nothing to do with him, and she was using it to pretend he didn't exist.
The rage that moved through him was out of proportion, and though he knew it was, he didn't particularly care.
"Kora." His voice came out smooth and utterly calm. "I have a meeting in ten minutes. You should head home."
Kora's expression went wild with surprise. "But I only
