At last, he inhaled deeply and started. "As Vivian handed me the package from Ronan, we began trading polite remarks," Marcus confessed, his tone trembling yet clear. His eyes flickered anxiously to Ethan, then returned to Cecilia. "I asked about her academic pursuits and the progress of her modeling career." She seemed... eager to talk, though there was something guarded in her tone."
The space was filled with a heavy silence while Cecilia and Ethan observed Dr. Marcus with steadfast stares. The tension was tangible, with every passing moment feeling like a lifetime. Ethan's wolf was bubbling just under the surface, prepared to break the facade if Marcus didn't say something quickly.
Dr. Marcus paused, squirming restlessly in his chair. His hands shook gently as he rubbed his palms aga
