I immediately tried to make Kyle stop. If I answered while he was still moving, my voice would give us away.
Kyle understood exactly what I wanted, but he showed no intention of slowing down.
"Answer her, baby. Tell her you don't need any help."
I looked back at him and shook my head frantically.
Kyle smiled with dark amusement. "Look how red you are. I must be doing something right."
I shot him a desperate look, silently begging him to pause for just a second.
The attendant grew more insistent outside the door.
"Ma'am, if you're having trouble with the dress, I can come in and help."
When I saw her hand slip through the curtain, I forced myself to speak.
"I'm fine. I can manage."
The attendant withdrew her hand and fell silent.
Holden, however, immediately called from the fitti
