Once we finally closed the door behind the last customers, Adam disappeared into the back, and I began the tedious process of counting down my cash drawer, cursing when I came up short and had to recount.
I’d been on edge all day. Between my desire to talk with Adam, who had avoided me whenever there was even the briefest lull in store traffic, and my conversation with Mr. Aki, I’d been completely distracted.
I needed to talk to Adam. I needed to make sure he was okay, and then I needed to see Caspian. The sooner I did both those things, the sooner I could finally relax.
I already knew I was going to make it home late tonight. But I was sure Caspian would wait.
I turned around from locking my drawer in the safe to find Adam standing behind me, holding out my bag and coat.
“Go.”
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