MARCELLUS
"Is that Florence?" Nora whispers.
I glance up immediately. Even from this distance, I'd know that posture anywhere.
What the f**k?
My chair scrapes against the floor, and Nora jumps slightly.
"Mars?"
I'm already moving. I cross the suite in seconds and yank open the balcony door.
The woman looks up and our eyes meet. Even from three floors above, I see the exact moment she realizes I've seen her. Her face goes white, then she runs.
"Florence!" I growl.
But it's too late. She has disappeared behind the hedge.
Nora is already on her feet, hurrying over to me as I swear under my breath.
"What happened?"
"I'll be back," I tell her.
I don't wait for an answer. I grab my keys and head for the door. My pulse is hammering by the time I reach the elevator.
Because Florence
