The office had begun to wind down with employees prepared to leave for the day. Elion stepped out of his office, his polished black shoes making a faint clicking sound against the tiled floor.
As he approached the elevator, Kade caught up to him, then leaned casually against the wall, arms crossed. The younger man raised an eyebrow, his expression one of faint curiosity mixed with mischief. "So," Kade began, his voice light but laced with meaning, "are you going to meet him tonight?"
Elion stopped, his eyes narrowing slightly. He didn't ask how Kade knew; it wasn't worth the effort. Instead, he gave a nod. "Yes."
Kade grinned. "Good luck, then. You might need it."
Elion's lips twitched into something resembling a smile, but it was gone just as quickly. He didn't respond, merely stepping into the elevator as the doors slid open with a soft chime. Kade watched him go, his grin fading into a thoughtful expression before he turned and walked away.
