Married My Ex's Uncle In My Second Time
A promise.
Alaric’s conference room, usually cold and quiet, buzzes with conversation as everyone takes their place. Ellie sits beside Damian, notebook in hand and already scribbling down thoughts. Jason lounges in his seat, deceptively relaxed but alert, his sharp eyes tracking everyone’s movements. Tristan is leaning over the table with a hard look on his face, while Celeste sits a little apart, arms crossed, visibly uncomfortable but present. Ciara gives her a sidelong glance every so often, but holds her tongue—for now. Even Brian, who usually avoids these high-level meetings, is here, wearing an uncharacteristically serious expression.
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