Author's pov
The morning started like any other.
There was no sign that the day would end with chaos.
Aria went to work as usual, though she had been feeling drained lately.
Oversleeping again made her rush through traffic and arrive late.
When she stepped into the office, the entire staff was already gathered around the conference table.
The tension in the air felt thick enough to cut.
Aria tried to slip into a seat quietly, but the moment Alpha Gideon looked up and saw her, the room froze.
She never expected to see him again, especially not here.
Alpha Gideon looked just as shocked.
His voice broke, and his usual calm disappeared.
The meeting stopped at once, and a few minutes later Aria was called into the manager's office.
"Gideon, you dare show up
