Sunday — 8:47 p.m.
Ava's POV
“Darlin', your dad wants you in his office.”
I looked up from where I sat beside Mom.
“Did I do something?”
Blaze grinned.
“Not this time.”
“That's disappointing. I was hoping to maintain my reputation.”
Cloe laughed.
“You've done enough for one day.”
I glanced at my bandaged knuckles.
“Apparently, everybody's a critic.”
Mom squeezed my hand.
“Just be careful, sweetheart.”
“I will.”
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When we reached Dad's office, I stopped in the doorway.
Well, damn. Apparently, everybody decided to attend this meeting.
Dean, Grant, Mason, Cole, Wyatt, Gene, Hawk, Morgan, Chain, and Cyber were scattered around the room.
“Is this a meeting or did somebody announce free beer?”
Morgan chuckled.
“Meeting.”
“Shame.”
Dad looked up.
“Come in, P
