the warmth spreading through her chest, momentarily easing the kn

r of gravity, decided to reclaim it. She t

ansen ski trip this year." She beamed, resting her c

ng on his forehead. "Uh, right. Ye

like breaking glass. "I'm practically family

he had been gone six years. Campbell had been there fo

f the table, turned to Adria. "So, Adria. How long are y

Even the silverware no

wrapped in the bloody napkin-tighten around his wi

e napkin, buying herself a second. She needed to end t

said. Her voice was steady, surprisi

, there was something in his eyes-hope? Vulnerabili

Hospital," Adria said, looking at the center

e vanished, replaced by a shock

od, that's literally across the country.

ice was a low rumble, vi

s like looking into a storm. "Yes. They have

frame casting a shadow over her. "Is it for the job, Adria? Or ar

. Running away. If only he knew. If only he

ver, Damon," sh

tasting the words like poiso

n't do this. Not here. Not with Campbell hanging on him, not

dly against the parquet floor, a harsh, ugly

clutching her purse.

nd walked away, her heels clicking rapidly o

o rise, his cha

g his arm with both hands. "The press is

s on his arm. His face twiste

e moment was lost. Adria was a

, loosening it as if it were a noose. He pulled his phone

Adria's face, cold and biti

ack at the glowing windows of t

t the front door. "Adr

spilling over. "Get me a car, Adon

on watched her get into the black sedan. His face was unr

is assistant. "Find out