Evaline:
The moment I stepped into the study, my heart began hammering in my chest. All four of the brothers were there, and the atmosphere inside was thick enough to choke on. Still, I kept my eyes fixed on River.
He was standing with his back to the desk, a sleek tablet in his hands, his attention locked onto whatever he was scrolling through. The soft glow from the screen painted sharp shadows across his face, making him look more like the Boss I had once known than the mate I had grown used to over the last few months. His presence filled the room, commanding and unyielding.
I didn't let my eyes drift to the others - not even to Kieran, though I felt his gaze on me the instant I crossed the threshold. It burned against my skin, heavy with something I didn't want to ponder on at the moment.
