I got up early Monday morning for work. I felt renewed, excited to get back to the office.
I would be lying if I said part of my enthusiasm wasn't because I wanted to try and scope out who else might be a part of Hale's pack. Now that I had at least one idea of what to look for, I couldn't wait to see what I could spot. Maybe Hale wouldn't tell me, but if I guessed...
It was early enough in the day that it wasn't sweltering hot yet. The cool air brought a new vigor to me as I walked to work.
Entering the office, I couldn't help but smile. Things seemed to be going my way for once. Hale stopped asking about Nicky. I was returning to work. I lived in a stunning apartment just a short walk from my job. Hale opened up to me about what had to be his biggest secret. I felt cared for and prote
