Van

Present day

Julia’s and my conversation silenced as the sound of footsteps echoed from the hallway. We waited as someone entered, unobservant of his surroundings as he headed with purpose toward the closed door to the ongoing board meeting.

I reached for Julia’s hand as she made a soft gasp.

It wasn’t loud enough for Skylar to turn our direction, his intent set upon opening the door. Janie from Gregg’s office stood from where ...