Chapter 21

Silas returned promptly and courteously ushered Callista into his office. After calling for coffee and snacks, he took a seat across from her.

His eyes lingered on the faint handprint on her face, a slight frown forming. "Caden's been getting out of hand lately. Callie, does it still hurt?"

Though the sting on her face had faded, the knot in her stomach wouldn't loosen. She fought the urge to snap