Chapter 75

• Mark’s POV
• Walking into the office building ever since Lucian hired Raven felt like walking into a battlefield. Every time I glanced across the corridor to Lucian’s office, she was always there, her presence an ever-present reminder of our complicated past.
• Raven was a natural at her job. I noticed how she organized Lucian’s calendar with meticulous care, how she fielded calls with a pleasantness that seemed innate. She had a knack for smoothing over rough patches, whether they were scheduling conflicts or agitated clients. Her efficiency was commendable, but seeing her in my space brought an uncomfortable tightness to my chest. Our fallout had been messy, and to this day, I still felt guilty for what I did to her. I was an asshole for sleeping with the best friend of someone infatuated with me.