lled away on business." I wasn't sure if I was relieved or more stressed

the new Vance Tower, one of Chicago's tallest skyscrapers. Julian, naturally, was the host

He was being... attentive. Not romantic, but considerate in a way that was deeply unsettli

ing weird, right?" he whispered

d. "It's like he's actually seeing me

over Julian's arm like a designer scarf. She shot me a look of pure venom when she saw me in my paramedic un

it hap

ding itself was in pain. The floor vi

an sc

flickered, died, then emergency lig

om, near the VIP section, tore away with a sickening cr

c er

l failure!" someone

g kicked in.

chaos. People were

t: High-stakes environment. Potential for significant emotional distre

age.

nging to Julian, was partially collapsed.

t the elevators were out, and the stairwells

ho was trying to establish a command post amidst the c

se. We're trying to fin

e. If she was hurt, Julian would be... well, Julian. B

t, probably unstable, but it might get us closer." It was a route I' d

tructure. "If you think you can make it, go. But

erst

achieving rejection: Moderate to High, dependent on

"Stay here, coordinate wi

a, be careful. This is

said 'alright'," I said grimly, pullin

section, my heart pounding a f