♡ Shane ♡ When my boss called me into his office, I didn’t think much of it. As the owner of the gym, Richard had a habit of doing impromptu check-ins, usually to review class schedules or client feedback. But as I stepped inside, something about the way he looked up from his desk made me pause. “Shane, have a seat,” he said, as he gestured to the chair opposite him. I sat down while I tried to read his expression. He didn’t seem upset, but there was a seriousness about him that set me on edge. While I may not have spent that much time with him, I knew his brother, Adam, quite well. The two brothers had started the gym six years ago and Richard was the one who was more interested in the schedules and the gym’s reputation. He was also the one who handled everything to do with the staff. “