Raina rushed out of the estate, the sound of her heels striking the marble steps echoing behind her. Aaron was already halfway down the driveway, shoulders tight with fury, his movements sharp and purposeful as he headed for his car.

“Aaron!” she called, her voice laced with urgency. “Wait!”

But he didn’t stop. He didn’t even look back.

He reached the car, yanked the driver’s door open with a force that made it groan. Raina caught up just in time to grab the edge before he could shut it.

“Would you just listen for a second?” she said breathlessly.

Aaron finally looked up at her, his eyes blazing. That same...