To prepare.

Karina

He was agitated. I could tell from the twitch on his face that signalled him clenching his jaw. My belly twisted into knots at the sight of him.

Perhaps it was just my luck then? On arriving Ethan had assured me that people barely come to his office in the first place which was to my taste. Now seeing him here was another thorn in my side.

The reminder of his words and actions that day before was the first thing that pulled me out of my trance. I immediately straightened and jutted my head downward to where Levi laid.

I felt both eyes on me while the room was bathed in awkward silence. No doubt Ethan would be confused by this.

The silence seemed to last an eternity before Connor broke it.

“Ethan. I need you to help me sort out a small issue.” he said

“Oh,” the younger man's voice came out more feeble and I sensed the slight confusion I predicted from his tone. I turned to focus on Ethan just as he sat up from the chair, staring at me before looking towards Connor.

“Let's go th