Grace

Nothing went through my head as I made my way here. After leaving Charles’s house, I headed straight for the company like a woman possessed. I didn’t stop to think, I just got into a cab and gave the driver the address.

When the security guard saw me, he froze for a moment, eyes widening in recognition. I could tell he remembered me from that night. This time, he didn’t try to send me away. He just gave me a knowing smile and said, “Mr. Apollo’s not around.”

I was a little disappointed.

The day was almost over. And my only chance to say yes was slipping through my...