Chapter 33

Sofia

I sniffle and swallow my urge to cry. I shake my head and do as he suggests. Brandon puts his arm around my waist, possessively and protectively, and we leave his office. He warns Shane that he won’t be back that day as we pass the boy. Like the good employee he is, and absolutely discreet, he just nods.

I avoid looking around as we walk to the elevator. But the buzz still continues. I can hear the whispering, imagine that it’s aimed at both of us. It seems to take forever for the device to arrive. Once we’re inside, I collapse again. Brandon hugs me, running his hands down my back, saying words of comfort.

In the car, I’m a little more in control. We’re on our way to his apartment when his cell phone starts ringing. After glancing at the display, Brandon slams his fist on the steering wheel. I’m immediately alarmed.

“What’s wrong?

He runs a hand down the back of his neck, looking uncomfortable. Then he twists his head sideways and starts.

“Angel… stay calm, but…

“ But? “ I