Lara closed the door quietly behind him and went back to her desk. She sat down heavily and blew out a breath.

Bach was officially the most infuriating siren she'd ever met. She'd known some trying sirens in her time as matriarch but they'd all come through. Sometimes they needed a little structure but most of the time they'd been willing to learn and came around quickly. This...she wasn't used to this kind of wilful ignorance.

She ran her hands through her hair and made a face. Maybe she should go for a swim. It's been months since she'd last ventured to the beach.

She nodded and picked up the phone. "Michael? Can you manage alone tonight? I think I might take the others swimming."