When we got back to my brother’s, he was outside waiting for me. His face was completely masked, not a single fucking emotion visible. I met his gaze evenly, knowing he wanted to talk to me. “Let me get her to our room, and I’ll come down to your office,” I told him.

He nodded once and spun around on his heel, executing a perfect about-face before he strode into the house, leaving the door open for me. I led Juliana up to our room and shut the door behind me. I cupped her face in my hands, leaning down to plant a soft kiss on her lips. “Get a...