REID ENTERPRISES – ASHER'S OFFICE
Asher stared at the closed door Luna had stormed out of a week ago. Every second since had been torment. He hadn't slept, hadn't eaten properly, and no matter how many times he replayed the moment in his head, the outcome never changed.
Valerie kissed him.
Luna saw it.
And she thought… he wanted it.
He slammed his fists against the edge of his desk, breathing hard. "She was fired," he muttered to himself, voice laced with anger, at Valerie, at himself, and at his own damn mistake for letting her back in.
FLASHBACK – ONE WEEK AGO
Valerie had returned unexpectedly, claiming she needed to drop off company files. Asher had reluctantly allowed it, thinking it would be a quick interaction.
But then she leaned in.
Uninvited.
Desperate.
Manipulative.
And Luna walked in.
PRESENT
The door burst open.
Zane.
And he didn't look calm.
