Chapter 24

“Of-fecking-course,” Heather said, rolling her eyes. “Of course, it’s David. I should have known” She started to pack her things briskly and made her way to the entrance of Holdings Place. “Veronica, help me tell Igalmen that I’m taking a vacation day.”

“But I can’t. You can’t. You have th-‘

“I’ll be back in time for the party. He probably wouldn’t even notice my absence,” she said, knowing how intense he got when he was working. Just like her, come to think of it.

She stepped out into the cool morning air. Zac’s hurried footsteps could be heard behind her. “Heather, wait! Where are you going?” he yelled.

“To confront that pig David of course!” she yelled back, mildly hysterical. Zac caught up to her and gathered her into his arms. She relaxed, breathing in his scent, taking comfort in his warmth.

“Then I’m coming with you,” he said, “Did you drive here, or shall I call a taxi?”

They started to walk again, with Zac wondering where she was heading