Having shoved the door open with a security guard close behind him, Brad was afflicted with sudden tunnel vision.

“Emerald!”

No one else’s presence in the room registered for Brad. He could see only Emerald.

“Are you all right?”

“Of course I’m all right; I’m busy chatting with Leo right now,” Emerald tossed out dismissively before turning back to the now purring lion.

Dr Washington looked up from the text she ...