Noah
My breath caught in my throat, freezing right there in my chest.
Cassian's dark eyes were locked onto mine. I felt like the entire floor under my feet had suddenly opened up, ready to swallow me whole.
My hands were shaking so badly I had to squeeze them tight into fists under the white tablecloth.
'What is he doing here? Of all the times, of all the places in this massive city, why here?'
Before my brain could even begin to process the sheer nightmare of the situation, Leo stood up beside me.
He smoothed down the front of his tailored blazer, adjusted his watch, and offered a polite, respectful nod toward the group.
"Mr. Wolfe," Leo said, his voice smooth, warm, and entirely normal. "Good evening."
My heart hammered against my ribs like a trapped bird.
Of course. Of course Leo knew him. He mentioned it earlier. Leo's firm was partnered with XUM on the new government project.
