JACE’S POV
“I told my wife I was coming for a meeting,” I said, dropping the file on the table. “I don’t want to lie to her.”
Derek nodded. “I understand sir. I’ll have someone send her your message but we can’t delay any further or we might miss the perfect weather.”
I rubbed the back of my neck and glanced toward the windows. Beyond them, the mountains glittered under the weak afternoon sun, white peaks cutting into the sky.
Perfect weather, just like Derek said.
But perfect weather also meant no excuses left.
“I don’t want Sophia to find out this way,” I muttered, tugging my gloves tighter. “But if I tell her myself she’ll try to stop me.”
Derek gave me a look. “She’ll forgive you as long as you don’t get hurt. I fear she might have all our heads if something were to happen to y
