Awakened
I turned to see a group of my classmates, their faces flushed with drink and success.
"The giant-slayer! Have you decided which corner office you’re taking yet?"
"I’m taking the weekend off first," I laughed, feeling lighter than air.
"I promised Lurii a trip to the coast. The career can wait until Monday."
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," a voice cut through the chatter.
The group parted, and the temperature in my immediate vicinity seemed to drop ten degrees.
It wasn't Marcus.
Standing there, leaning casually against a marble pillar with a glass of dark scotch in his hand, was Julian Vane.