Chapter 18

Chapter 18

-INDIGO-

"There'll be no need for that, Uncle." Rowan's sharp voice cuts through the air and everyone freezes. Well, everyone except for Frederick.

"Rowan!" The man cheers in excitement as he shoves me from his way and heads straight for Rowan.

He widens his arms, reaching for a hug and the look Rowan throws his way makes the man halt on his tracks and rethink the gesture.

"Why are you here?" Rowan asks Frederick, going straight to the point.

Matilda throws a look my way and I understand what it means immediately, 'it's time for us to go,' it says. I nod my head and we both take steps backwards till we get to our cubicles.

We pretend to continue working as we eavesdrop in on their conversation. I mean, it's not like we can help it. They're right there.

"I came here to check on my nephew and his new wife," he casually glances at me and I pretend to be fascinated by my keyboard.

"Oh well, I'm standing here. You've seen Indigo, if that's all, you can leave." Rowan says in urge