*Grayson*
I patiently stood behind my desk, my eyes fixed on the door as I waited for Ria to arrive. The weight of our impending conversation settled heavily in my chest. She was not going to like what I had to say to her, that's for sure. Sadly, she was just going to have to come to terms with it. I had requested for her to meet with me in my study. I didn't think I wanted her presence in my room any longer and it was easier to have the conversation in the study anyways. It would make the discussion more formal.
The door opened, and Ria walked in, her expression curious. I saw the wariness in her expression as she approached me. Her eyes scanned the room, searching for clues. "Grayson, what's this about?" she asked calmly. Her voice shook a little, betraying a hint of unease. I'd made
