AUTHOR'S POV

Jake walked into the company with his head held high. The hallway was busy, people moving back and forth, voices low but constant. He stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the 11th floor. The doors were almost shut when a black bag slid between them, stopping the close.

Alicia stepped in, her usual big hat sitting low over her face. She gave Jake a smile, and he returned it with only a raised brow, but something flickered across his expression, but he quickly masked ...