Chapter 53

• Darius
• I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples as I processed the last hour of meetings. My schedule had been packed today, and honestly, all I wanted was to be home with Cyrus. But I knew my parents were taking good care of him, probably spoiling him with home-cooked meals and endless affection. He deserved that love after everything he had been through.
• A knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts. My assistant, Margaret, stepped inside, looking slightly uneasy.