Inviting Maren to my house had been the first step of a risky plan. Although I didn't know if she would have the courage to keep her promise, a part of me held onto the hope of seeing her appear at my door.
Spending my birthday with her was the only medicine Fenris and I needed to keep from losing our sanity.
"You should focus on work, Thorne," my father intervened again, breaking the thread of my thoughts. He walked toward the minibar, invading my space. "Stop losing your way over nonsense.”
I placed the glass abruptly on the stool, producing a dry sound. I turned toward him, letting a flash of my Alpha aura leak out, tensing the atmosphere to the breaking point.
"I know perfectly well what I'm doing, Father," I replied, turning to face him with my eyes glowing a dangerous amber. "I a
