The cool breeze fluttered through the curtain at the bedroom window, bringing in a welcome draft of fresh air. Today would be perfect if only Annie could get out of today's plans.

　　She had agreed to meet with Damien after work. They were going to have a quiet dinner at his house and probably talk about a few things that concerned them like work.

　　Two hefty men dressed in black suits were waiting for her downstairs in the living room when she came down. She ...