Chapter 9
Ice's Point of View
The final day of the business conference had arrived, bringing with it a sense of anticipation and excitement. Tomorrow, I would finally return home, where Callista would be waiting for me. It was strange, but I found myself eagerly looking forward to being in her presence.
As Red and I stood on the balcony of my suite, savoring glasses of rich red wine, he asked, "Have you packed your belongings, Ice?" His tone was lighthearted, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
"Yes, I took care of it earlier," I replied curtly, swirling the wine in my glass, the gesture reflecting my restless state of mind.
Red chuckled softly, a knowing gleam in his eyes. "It's obvious, my friend. You're excited to return to your loving wife, aren't you?" he teased, laughter bubbling
