Brian's throat bobbed as Rachel approached, snapping him out of his daze. He coughed lightly, taking her suitcase. "All that time traveling, and you didn't get a hint of a tan."
"Can't help it," Rachel shrugged, a playful grin on her face. "Born this way."
In the car, the AC's cool breeze drew a contented sigh from her. She glanced at Brian in the driver's seat. "Derek's really going through with breaking the bond? No backing out?"
Brian's fingers tapped the steering wheel. "If he tries, don't sweat it. If it comes to a fight, I'll make sure you win."
Rachel chuckled. "Alright, Brian. But let's make it quick. I'm done with messy entanglements."
When Derek heard from Brian that Rachel was back, he called her immediately, only to be met with a swift hang-up. Standing by his office's flo
