"Boss."

Viola's firm voice broke the boss's concentration, causing their eyes to shift away from the endless paperwork in front of them and glance up at the woman standing in the office doorway.

Viola was one of their most trusted lieutenants, and her no-nonsense attitude always seemed to keep the saints in line. But there was something in her stance right now that made the boss feel strangely on edge.

"We need to talk."

Her words were firm as she crossed the room, taking a seat opposite of the boss without waiting for an invitation. The way her serious gaze seemed to pierce right through them caused the boss to lean back in their seat, feeling a mix of curiosity and nerves.

"About what?"

They tried to keep their voice casual, but the slight shift in their tone didn't go unnoticed by Viola. She leaned forward slightly, her arms resting on her knees as she studied the boss intently.

"I understand things..."

Viola paused, weighing her words as her eyes flicked over the boss's face for any sign of emotion.

"Didn't exactly start off... on the right foot between us. But we're a team now. And I think it's time we try to put it behind us."

The boss couldn't help but feel a twinge of surprise at her words, but they quickly pushed it down, not wanting to show their hand too soon. Viola, the tough as nails Saints lieutenant, was trying to make amends with them?

They knew they hadn't exactly been the most warm and welcoming towards her when she first joined, their distrustful nature getting the best of them. But they had to admit, she had more than proved her worth in the time since then, earning the respect and trust of the entire gang.

Still, the tension between them had persisted, an unspoken wall that both of them had been avoiding addressing. And now, here she was, sitting in their office and trying to reach out. It was a move that took them off guard.