I stood at the door for at least a minute before I worked up the nerve to knock. Riley answered within a few seconds and smiled brightly at me. He motioned for me to enter and I did, although I felt incredibly awkward about it.

“Hello, Miss Donnelly,” he greeted with a smile. “I assume you’d like to speak to Mr. Gujic.”

“If he’s available,” I answered softly. I felt like I was inviting rejection and I’d never been particularly good at accepting ...