HUNTER'S POV
I felt a flicker of guilt for joining in Theon's antics and nearly ruining Cyrilla’s day. But damn, she looked adorable when she was embarrassed—cheeks flushed, eyes darting away, lips pressed tight to hold back a comeback.
What surprised me most was Colton playing along. He was usually the most protective of her, which made the prank feel all the more convincing. It was hard to keep a straight face, especially when I could see she was on the verge of tears.
I wanted to run after her when she stormed out of the dining room—to tell her it wasn’t true, to comfort her. But she was clearly upset, and I knew Cyrilla. She needed space first. She wouldn’t stay mad for long—especially not at Theon and Colton.
Their childish bickering is becoming a regular occurrence in the offic
