I didn’t look back at him even though my chest felt tight with nerves. I stepped outside, but before I reached their station I saw Astrid and stopped. I studied her with a serious look.

“Winona, can we talk?”

My brow pulled together. What was there to talk about? I hadn’t done anything with her husband for her to warn me off.

I didn’t answer. I walked past, but she grabbed my wrist. I pulled free right away. “What is this? We have nothing to talk about. I didn’t flirt with ...