No need to call for references when an applicant applies for a job; everyone knows everyone. This is one of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town.

“Breathe,” his gruff voice urges.

I pant as I slowly come back down. I lazily stretch my arms above my head. Never has a stretch felt so good. Gaining control of my senses once again, I feel Hamilton’s low chuckle against my arm.

I raise one eyebrow in question, causing his chuckles to continue. ...