Chapter 5

Matthew stormed in, a gust of wind trailing behind him.

He spotted me first and then saw Giana slumped on the floor nearby. The tension in the office was so thick, and his face grew darker.

He strode over to me, his voice low and tight, growling through clenched teeth. "Calliope, outside. Now."

He reached out to grab my arm.

I flicked my arm away, dodging his hand.

"Let's talk here," I said.

I met his bloodshot eyes with a calm stare.

"Is there something you don't want your colleagues to hear?" I asked.

"You!" Matthew growled, his face turning…