Jace

“Sir, aren’t you going home?” Mina asked, getting my attention.

I looked up from my desk and checked the time. I worked so much that I didn’t realize it had gotten dark outside.

“I still have some work to finish before going home.”

It was a complete lie. I was doing everything I could to avoid Celeste. I knew that by the time I got home, she would be asleep.

“It is already late,” Mina whispered.

“So?” I asked, going back to my work. "You can leave."

“I can tell something is bothering you, sir,” she stated, coming closer to me. I could smell her expensive perfume.

“You should...