Kiana wanted all of us there to meet Carrington and Rachel. They were set to arrive at noon and have lunch with the team. It was supposed to be a chance for everyone to get to know each other. Steven, Miranda, and Dave were joining us, and unfortunately, Anthony was, too.
Kiana ordered food in so everyone could sit and eat and talk without worrying about not having time for lunch. When the caterers were done setting up the taco bar, the front door opened.
Voices carried down the hall to us. I picked out Carrington’s tone immediately, a sliver of fear threading up my spine. When they all walked into the conference room, I couldn’t see him, but I could feel him.
My hands got clammy. My heart raced. My throat clogged up.
Shit, I was a f*****g mess.
“It’s so nice to finally meet you both,
