Chapter 52

I didn't want to ring the bell and disturb Mei Wah, but I couldn't just stand out there thinking about it either. While I debated what to do, the door swung open.

Tony stood in the doorway with his shirt unbuttoned.

"Uh ... hi," I said.

"What are you doing standing at my front door minutes before dawn?"

"I didn't know if you were still mad, so I didn't want to just come inside."

He sighed and put his hand on my wrist, and we both materialized inside of his suite of rooms.

He released his grip. "What's wrong?"

"I ... uh." I felt stupid. "Do you mind if I stay here tonight?"

He raised both eyebrows. He took off his shirt and tossed it on the back of his chair. "Kim, you never need an invitation into my home. I told you before to make yourself at home here." He glanced at me and sat to remove his shoes and socks. "When I don't want you here, you won't have to wonder, I'll tell you straight out. Look, I realize that I've not always shown you my best side, but I hope you know that