Rex
Earlier…
River burst into my office, his scent a chaotic mess of lingering desire and raw panic. He hadn't even bothered to button his shirt properly. He looked frantic.
"She’s not at her office," River spat out, pacing the length of my desk. "I went to check. She’s gone. Rex, where is she?"
I furrowed. “Who?”
“Debbie,” he rasped. “I just went to her office now and she's not there.”
I leaned back, letting out a long exhale. "You should be asking yourself that, River. You were with her all night. You tell me."
River froze, his eyes darting to mine. "How did you know I was out?"
"You’re not a ghost, River," I said, my voice dripping with boredom. "You don't just turn invisible because you sneaked out.”
He rolled his eyes, a small smile touching his mouth. “For real, she's here t
