The moment Ace Kane stepped out of Lora Hale’s office, he nearly collided with Zachary Hawke, who was storming down the hallway like a man ready to flip furniture. Not far behind him, Colin Hawke wore a smug, triumphant grin, and Emily Sunford trailed even farther back with a face full of mocking disdain—like she couldn’t wait to see someone fall flat on their face.
Ace understood the anger from Zachary and the satisfaction from Colin; that was expected. What he didn’t understand was why Emily was smirking like she’d just won something.
So he leaned lazily against the doorframe, folding his arms.
“You’re worried I might actually get back on my feet,” he asked casually, “and that my comeback will prove you were wrong to walk away from me, aren’t you?”
The accuracy of his words hit Emily
