Linda obeyed without saying a word, but Aiden growled and folded his arms like a defiant teenager. I stood up and glared at him, illuminating my eyes just enough to let him know that I meant business. He huffed, and as slowly as he possibly could, he strode around the couch and finally sat down. The young guy had finished with the drinks and placed them down onto the coffee table for us.

“Thank you, um..?” I hesitated, realizing that I didn't know the guy's name. He smiled at me while holding his hand out for me to shake.

“Hello. I'm, Danny. It's nice to meet you.”

I shook his...