~ NYSSA
The large meeting room felt abnormally small with just Rowan and I inside.
I took a step back, hoping that the distance would make it easier to stand his overwhelming presence, but it didn't. If anything, it only made me more aware of the distance between us.
"I have other things to do," I said, choosing to speak first. "If you can wrap this up as quickly as possible, I'd be glad."
It was important for me that I had the advantage in the conversation.
It was bad enough that his presence had caught me unaware and that the mating bond affected me in ways I didn't want to think about. It was imperative that I kept my wits about me.
"You're a manipulative little wolf, aren't you?"
My brows rose in amusement and shock.
Of all the things I expected to hear, this was not one of them. I'd done everything he asked. I left without protest, I didn't even fight him on that goddamn contract.
