Rain had been falling since late afternoon, turning the city into a blur of headlights and reflections. Most people had already gone home by the time Aurora finished her final meeting. A budget issue connected to the foundation’s upcoming gala had delayed everyone involved, and while the rest of the team happily accepted the excuse to postpone the discussion until morning, she preferred solving problems immediately. Two hours later, she was beginning to question that decision. Spreadsheets covered the conference table. Half-finished notes filled the margins of several reports. The clock on the wall suggested she should have left long ago. Instead, she reached for another document. The conference room door opened before she could start reading. Aurora glanced up. Cassian stepped insi

