The faint clatter of keyboards and soft murmurs of conversations were beginning to fade as employees wrapped up their day, signaling the approach of the long-awaited off-hours.
Katherine shut down her computer and stood from her chair, smoothing down the front of her blouse as she exhaled softly. Her heart fluttered—not from exhaustion, but from anticipation. The same warm thrill she felt every time the clock neared the end of the day.
She gathered her handbag and her neatly folded blazer from the back of her chair, a rare smile tugging at her lips. "Finally," she murmured to herself, slinging the bag over her shoulder.
Felix stepped out of his office at the same time, jacket already on and keys spinning around one finger. He gave her a knowing look. "Ready to go?"
Katherine nodded, her eyes glinting. "You have no idea. I've been dying to see my angels all day."
He chuckled as they walked side by side down the hallway. "You mean the twins, not me, right?"
