Chapter Seventeen

(Leo's POV)

My pleasant mood was impenetrable as I casually meandered through the work day. In brief moments of blissful silence, the delicate image of Violet's blushing face graced my mind and brought a foolish grin to a normally serious expression.

Those dark waves framing her fair features as she lay comfortably on the ground beside me, and the thought of her gentle kiss as she allowed vulnerability to show, made my heart race faster than a formula one car.

“She's just amazing,” I think as the piles of papers dwindle down till they're gone. Springing up with much enthusiasm, I bid my employees goodnight before walking hastily towards my car.

My mind amuses me with potential greetings that Violet might give as I prepare to enter the house. However, as I go to turn the doorknob, I can hear alarmed voices frantically exchanging words of concern.

Swapping to a stance of authority, I shove open the door to see all the staff gathered in the foyer.

“What is the meaning of this?” I a