After leaving Lucian’s office, the bows and greetings from those I passed felt a touch less awkward. I still wasn’t sure how to respond to their deference, but at least I had reined in the panic it used to cause. When I arrived at my office, a familiar, tall figure with jet-black hair stood waiting by the door.
"Mr. Kroos!" I called out, my voice bright with excitement, before rushing forward to throw my arms around his neck.
"M-Miss Kessler... P-please..." Icarus stammered, his awkward smile betraying his discomfort as he glanced nervously around the corridor.
"Sorry... I overreacted," I admitted with a grin, quickly stepping back and unlocking my office door.
I walked in first, heading straight to my desk to set down my purse. “I’m just really glad you’re—” I turned to look at him, o
