I sighed, watching as guests filled the hall from the control room.

My birthday party started an hour ago and my guest of honor had yet to arrive.

My stomach twisted at the possibilities. Was Atlas going to turn me down?

How could I lose so easily?

Everything was at stake.

I had already lost the partnership father wanted — Losing my children was not an option.

Before the night ended, I had to enter the Volkan mansion. I wanted to see them and hold them.

I shut my eyes, biting back a sob.

“I have news,”

I turned to see Rade standing at the door.

“If it’s not about...