Holden POV Waking up from my nap, I notice that it’s already dark outside. That can’t be good. Who the hell let me sleep this long? I still have a s**t ton of things I need to take care of. When I look around, I realize Aspen isn’t even in the office with me. It’s dangerously quiet in here. A box on the coffee table draws my attention away. I grab the card on top and read the note. “For the record, I loved your mother’s ring. But, here’s a little something to convey my apologies. -Aspen.” I should have known Aspen wouldn’t have done anything like that. That ring suited her well. Father and Bast were pretty surprised I chose that ring to give to her considering the meaning behind it. But I have a feeling that my mother wouldn’t have it any other way. Aspen’s mother was my mother’s best

