115. SCORING POINTS

KATERINA

As soon as I heard the doors open, I skittered towards it from the stairs, calling out for my butler.

"It's Mr Powers, ma'am." He announced, definitely picking up on my fear. Relieved, I took the last few steps down the stairs and looked up to see Vincent standing a few inches away in a smart suit and tie combo, with a briefcase in hand.

He looked really serious like this, he looked tired too, I could tell from his eyes. Had he abandoned work just because I called?

Without thinking, I crossed the distance between us and threw myself into his arms. He caught me instantly, his grip firm and familiar, like I’d done this a thousand times before. For a moment, I didn't care about the history between us, didn’t care about the walls I’d built to keep him out.

I just needed to feel safe. And somehow, being in his arms made everything else fade away.

We stayed like that for almost a minute, and then I pulled away just to stare into his eyes.

He asked quietly, his forehead wrinkling w