DYER

I swivel around in my seat to find Bodie staring at me from his place behind the desk. His arms are folded across his chest, and his eyes are boring into mine with questions I’m sure he knows I will not answer.

“You’ve been awfully silent today, Bodie. Should I be worried?” I sound emotionless even to myself.

Bodie stares at me in silence for a moment longer before he finally gives response to my question. “I’m wondering why you haven’t said anything yet. This was an ...