*Shelby*

My heart began to race as I sat down, a feeling of dread suddenly taking over. I had lost myself making dinner, and the apprehensions about my job had eased somewhat. Hearing the trepidation in Michael's voice had all of those feelings crashing back on my head like a wave during a hurricane.

I nervously asked, "What did Delaney tell you, Michael?"

My brain ran through a million different emotions, and I stared at my fingers and picked my ...