Talon
Laura and Kat finally came walking out of Jake’s office. I felt my jaw clench at the sight of Laura’s tear-stained face. Every protective instinct in my body screamed at me to go to her, to wrap her in my arms and shield her from the hell she’d just been reliving.
But I held back, not wanting to overstep or draw attention.
She made her way back behind the bar, smiling weakly at Trina as she poured a drink for Kat, who sat down across from her. I watched as she busied her hands with wiping down glasses, her movements mechanical as if she was on autopilot.
Unable to stay away any longer, I walked over, settling onto the stool next to Kat. “Everything okay, angel?” I asked softly, keeping my voice low so only she could hear.
She looked up, her blue eyes meeting mine. The pain I sa
