Long after Derek had settled Kira into a deep sleep, he slipped away to his study. He sat hunched over his tablet, scrolling through files, his brows drawn tight in thought. A soft knock broke his concentration.
He glanced up to find Nana already stepping inside, a weary smile tugging at her lips. Derek straightened in his seat, watching her with a furrowed brow.
"Nana," he said. "Still up at this hour?"
She let out a sigh and crossed the room, lowering herself into the chair across from him. "Couldn't sleep," she admitted quietly.
Derek leaned back, one eyebrow lifting. "What's troubling you?"
Nana held his gaze for a long moment before she spoke. "It's about your cousin. Brian."
"What about him?" Derek asked, though he already sensed where this was going.
"I've been wondering what you mean to do with him."
Derek's eyes dropped back to his tablet. "Nothing's decided yet. And it isn't something you need to worry over."
