Chapter Twenty-Seven
Paisley
I didn't tell Russell my plan. The following morning, we showered together like we usually did. He pinned me against the tiled wall, and I savored every second of it. I’d tried to keep my heart tucked away behind a sturdy door—setting the lock firmly. But he was the key, and he’d rattled it loose. I couldn't figure out how to close the bolt again.
Even if my heart was a goner, I still needed to be smart. I didn't want to lose people's respect at work. I'd made a decision. I knew there was an opening on one of the other crews. I hoped Graham would understand. Since he had said something to Russell, I decided to be honest with him. That was the easiest option. I went into the station early because Graham was almost always there. Maisie was on the phone in the
