Cora POV.

"Meet me inside the office" he commanded, his voice laced out as I watched his retreating figure, walking out of the office gallantly.

Fear was evident in my eyes, and I took in a deep sigh. I followed him slowly like a lost puppy as every step I took heaved in panic mixed with terror with my trembling feet.

I strode into the hallway, my finger trailing against the hard wall, and my finger cracked as I flexed it.

I walked silently inside his office. When I got to the front of his door, my skin itched with tension and my feet went in abrupt pause.

My heart...