C16 The moment Ethan never expected

Ethan left the office, letting the door swing shut behind him as he strode down the hall, a barely subvocalized smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Dinner tonight huh? His mind whirled noiselessly. But he'd be stupid- no, beyond stupid to let his defenses down just because he finally saw a small chink in Rafael's armor.

The invitation itself had been a surprise if not suspicious