As tension thickened the air, Luna Marry quickly stepped in.
"Austin, this is Dr. Amber Reynolds, whom I mentioned earlier. Amber, this is Austin Voss."
Amber gave a polite nod, but her mind was already racing. She was certain she had never heard the name Austin Voss in any professional circle.
Either the woman was completely unknown or so unremarkable that no one had ever bothered to remember her.
She looked impossibly young—bright eyes, white teeth, tall and slender. Too polished, too composed.
Attractive enough to make Amber uneasy.
Austin extended her hand. Her skin was pale, her fingers long and delicate.
For reasons she didn't fully understand, Amber hesitated.
Out of courtesy, she offered the briefest handshake before pulling away.
Austin let out a soft,
