KISAREL.
"You'll come back for them after the close of work."
Oceans' words kept replaying in my head as we drove to the office in his car. We sat in the back seat together, and it was as awkward as it should be — going to the office straight from your boss's house.
I wanted to take my purchases with me — even though I didn't really know where I'd have kept all those bags here in the office — but Oceans didn't let me.
What bothered me was the fact that he was certain I'd be thrilled to return to his house this evening.
I had plans. With Elgin and Jace. A life that existed outside this man's orbit. There was no way I would go to his house tonight.
He sat like a wall beside me, his face set in his usual tight, professional frown that made him unapproachable to everyone.
After he stepp
