FIFTY-FOUR
"How many?" A pause. "I'll take care of it. Let them in."
My hand hovered over the just-pressed flush button when I heard Nathan's low voice in the hallway. I froze, stunned, as water swirled around the bowl.
Nathan burst in on me, kicking the door shut behind him. I felt his whole body tense as he crushed me against the wall. His hand silenced the shocked scream that wanted to escape from my mouth. I swallowed it down. Fear had no place in my head when it was swiftly replaced with fury.
You bastard. Tell me you didn't just...
He was breathing heavily, desperation in his expression.
I gazed steadily back into his panicked eyes, trying to decide what my next action should be.
Nathan carefully took his hand away from my mouth, his look apologetic.
Oh no you don't... The h
