The day went by in a blur of film, popcorn, and a warm, warm shower. I unwound as best I could, forgetting about work, Nathaniel, and Lucas.
What felt a moment, I was on the sofa, lighter than I'd been in days. It was a pleasure not to think—to just be. But in my heart, I knew this did not last.
Then, I would need to wake up to reality. And once I woke up, I would need to be ready.
I was in bed, mindlessly scrolling through my phone, when my ringtone cut through the silence. I rolled over onto the nightstand and picked up the call.
Nathaniel Sterling.
I paused before I took the call. "Hello?"
"Peace," Nathaniel's voice was strained but authoritative. "Report to the office immediately."
Right away?
I caught my breath in my throat. Was it finally it? Was my suspension finally going t
