“Mom!”
“He’s your father’s friend.” Leanna turns her attention to the files stacked before her. “Do what he says and behave yourself.”
“I always behave myself,” Finn mutters. “Fine. Can I go now?”
I release him, and he bounds out the window, shifting in mid-air. Once we’re alone, Leanna gazes at me. “I’ll be working here with Cassian for a while. What are you going to do?”
“I have something to discuss with Erik.”
Her lips part as if she wants to say something, but she hesitates. “Okay. I’ll be here.”
Her voice is soft and hesitant. I wish I could ask her what she wanted to say, but there is a wall between us, and I’m starting to think I may never be able to cross it.
Erik is in his office.
I’ve been in this marbled room with its high ceilings and large windows before. He’s pacing,
