The moment he closes his hand tight around mine, I realize I’ve made a mistake. One that doesn’t truly hit home until Eli is leading the way down the hallway, because all the excitement in the interview room made me forget about the person who is probably waiting for me outside.

Rylan.

Slowing, I tug at my hand. “Uh, I need to use the bathroom.”

And also see if this bathroom has a window big enough I can crawl out of.

Eli’s hand tightens as he gives me a shark-like smile. “Which ...