Hailey sat up and considered the possibility.
She certainly didn't want to kill herself for real instead of traveling through time.
A knock interrupted her thoughts. A young woman's voice came through the door.
"Ms. Blake, Mr. Bennett sent me to look after you. He asked me to bring you some clothes. Could you take them?"
Hailey had worn a bra and slip shorts beneath her gown. Since another woman was outside, she couldn't be bothered putting the gown back on.
She opened the door as she was.
Instead of the young woman, she found Julian's impassive face.
Their eyes met. He clearly hadn't expected this either and went still.
Her first instinct was to slap him. Then she remembered exactly who he was. From experience, she knew a better way to annoy him.
She leaned against the doorframe
