Emily.
Aiden had disappeared. Unsure of his whereabouts, I made my way to Marcus's office and knocked on the door. I waited for his deep "What?" to come through.
Anxiety twisted in my stomach. Would he let me leave? He hadn't explicitly stated that I was tied to this job, and Dan hadn’t mentioned anything about the proper protocol for quitting.
Shaking off the nerves, I pushed the door open. “Can I speak with you for a minute, please?” I asked, my body hovering in the doorway.
With a swift motion, Marcus gestured for me to enter. “Take a seat, Emily. What can I do for you?”
I bit my lip, sliding into his black leather chair.
“My boss found out about my job here,” I began, hesitating. “He paid for a dance in one of the private rooms, and it’s more than enough for my sister’s universi
