Matthew POV:

I swear that a look of loss appeared on Rebecca's face as I finished saying that I couldn't accompany her to go shopping.

It was very brief, but I swear on the name of the Wolf King that a look of loss really did appear on her face.

"That's better, I can focus on finishing my work." She pushed me out of the room with force, "I'm going to start working now, please don't disturb me, goodbye!"

"Wait." He backhanded her arm, turned around sharply, and then kicked the door she had just opened shut.

"Just that you can't go tomorrow doesn't mean you can't go on other...