The next morning, Valorith looked just the same. Caroline immediately missed the time she had been away.
Caroline walked through the revolving doors at her usual time, badge ready, posture straight. She didn't scan for Thorne. She didn't want to give herself away.
Nothing was going to change inside the company. Whatever had happened between them, it had to stay outside these walls.
Upstairs, Mira was already at her desk, tablet in hand. Her smile was polite, and she got to her feet as soon as she spotted Caroline.
"Good morning," Mira greeted, but Caroline noticed how her tone was somber, nothing like the cheerful Mira she knew.
"Morning, Mira. What's wrong?" she asked.
Her assistant swallowed. "Your access."
"What about it?"
Mira stepped into the office behind her and tilted the t
