ing down her pale face. She stares into Erick Shelton's

r body directly between Erick and Anissa. Her

. He simply raises a single, gloved finger. He comma

orders her bodyguard to back off. Fighting the

d guard's voice bleeds through. The guard reports that the ta

is earpiece. His voice is cal

our barracks immediately. This is a severe misident

r causing a public disturbance while off-duty. He threatens the

letely covering up the chase. He neutralizes the

is rigid expression softens just a fra

y-covered iron gate embedded in

s thumb. The heavy iron clicks open. He steps asid

" she whispers. Her voice is bare

. However, you must understand that Mr. Sinclair will eventually review the perimeter logs. I highly suggest you return to your quarters before this situation becomes e

nto bitter reality. She hurries through th

ns. They avoid the main illuminated pathways

oor of the service corridor. She step

soaking wet hood, a stern, shar

have yo

nds at the end of the hall. Her arms ar

ls click aggressively on the marble floor. S

pulls her out of the main sightline and

ds in a harsh whisper. "Sneaking out o

tely forgotten about the lavish private dinner Jul

hrows the damp garment to a maid. "Burn this i

ely dries Anissa's hair, muttering about

Anissa tries

se apart looking for you. Cecily suffered a severe allerg

nothing to do with the catering. I wa

looks Anissa dead in the eye. Her

custom dish you allegedly requested th

g, the heavy laundry room door is violently kicked open.