The door opened just as they were about to leave. Renn stood there, surprised to see her ready to go when he had told her to wait.
"Where are you going?" he asked, closing the door behind him. He kicked off his shoes and walked to her. "I thought we agreed you would wait for me."
"I changed my mind. My class starts in less than ten minutes," Angela said, reaching for her shoes. Renn did not move. He stepped in front of her, his eyes fixed on her. She swallowed, feeling the steady rise of the heat between them. "I am at odds with your brother. If I am late, he will be worse."
Renn put his hand under her chin and lifted her face. Stales looked away before he pressed a soft kiss to her lips. Angela closed her eyes and let the small, warm touch hold her for a moment. She wanted to stay, but her classes mattered.
"Kaito told Samuel to handle it," Renn said when their lips parted. He sounded calm, but she could hear the edge in his voice. "Kaito is not in the right place to help you."
