"Fail?"
Aurora glared at Caldor.
"What do you think!?"
"Haha, alright sis! Pay up."
He stretched his arm towards Ember who frowned.
"Not coming?" she asked, staring at Aurora.
"I have no idea. Told her we're leaving with or without her in thirty minutes."
Ember turned to Caldor.
"Wait."
"Urgh, it's just going to be a waste of time. The Atticus we know is best at everything he does. If he breaks a woman's heart, I expect it to be perfect!"
"Wait."
On Ember's persistence Caldor was forced to wait. They had made a bet earlier on if Aurora could get Zoey to leave.
…
"Are you ready, son?"
"Yes, Dad."
A large man placed a firm hand on his son's shoulder and stared right into his eyes.
"I want you to know that you've made our family proud. Made me proud."
Nate returned his father's proud look and smiled.
"Thank you, Dad."
"Good luck, son."
