Scarlett
My heart raced as David led me to Finn’s office, beating faster with each step closer. How could I face him? What if he rejected me again? All these thoughts flooded my mind as we approached his office.
Ray stirred restlessly within me, equal parts trepidation and hope.
“Are you sure about this?” she asked softly.
I took a steadying breath. “No. But I have to try.”
When we reached the front of his office, David paused outside a heavy wooden door, his expression both anxious and elated. “He’s inside. Just... take your time, okay? He’ll be happy to see you.”
I nodded, swallowing down the lump in my throat. Happy might be an overstatement. Finn had learned to conceal his emotions, but I could still feel the echo of his pain through the mate bond.
Slowly, I pushed open the door
