Nicole's Pov
Drake and I sit in his office, the air between us tense but quiet. I fidget with the hem of my shirt, my mind racing while the ticking of the wall clock fills the silence. Drake sits behind his desk, his fingers drumming lightly against the polished wood as we wait.
The soft click of heels against the hallway floor break the silence. I look up as the door creaks open, revealing Sienna.
Sienna enters with her usual grace, her sharp green eyes immediately softening when they land on me. She is a striking woman, her pitch black hair cascading over her shoulders and her posture radiating quiet strength.
"Oh, Nicole," Sienna says, her voice full of warmth and concern. She crosses the room quickly, her arms outstretched.
I stand hesitantly, caught off guard as Sienna pulls me i
