"He’s moving faster than we anticipated," Christian said, his expression completely transforming back into that of a cold, calculating strategist as he read the court document over Casel's shoulder. The tenderness of the previous moment was locked away, replaced by an immediate, protective urgency.
Casel stood up, her hands trembling as she paced the length of the office. "He’s trying to catch us off guard. If the judge grants the emergency injunction, he can legally take Leo from my house tomorrow morning. I won't let him do that, Christian. I won't let them traumatize my son."
"He won't," Christian said, standing up and walking over to block her path, gently taking her by the shoulders to stop her pacing. He looked directly into her panicked eyes, his voice steady and commanding. "List
