CLAIM THE CORE
“You're late.”
Luke flinched, his head snapping up. Damon Thorne stood by the expansive window, his back to the room, a silhouette against the glittering cityscape. The morning sun, a sharp blade, outlined his formidable frame. Even from a distance, the sheer size of him, the breadth of his shoulders, sent a shiver down Luke’s spine. He swallowed, his throat suddenly dry.
“Only by a minute, Mr. Thorne. Traffic was… unexpected.” Luke’s voice, usually soft, cracked slightly. He hated how it betrayed his nervousness.