Freya’s P.O.V

I was boiling with anger. There was just something about this man that greatly unsettled me. He raised his head, forcing out a smile that didn't reach his eyes. “We were just having a conversation that didn't turn out well. She didn't want to accept the truth”

A scoff escaped me while Thorne’s fingers slid over my waist as he drew me closer to him. Julie turned, lowered her head in reverence before him, and muttered. “It is nothing”

Thorne didn't seem to realize that it was her until his eyes brightened. “Julie?”

Her face broke into a smile. “Thank you for this job opportunity. This means a...