Chapter 107

Maya’s POV

It was my bag. I’d been so occupied with the terror of having a gun pressed against me that I left it behind. Now, as soon as I realized it, I snatched it up and gave her a quick nod of thanks. She smiled, then turned and walked out to sign the papers waiting for her just outside the door.

No sooner had she gone than my mind snapped to Elias. Oh God—he must be worried sick by now. I immediately fished my phone out of my bag and unlocked it. My heart lurched when I saw 112 unread messages and 214 missed calls. Most of them were from him, but there were also several from board members and our staff.

I pressed his number and hit “call” before I could second-guess myself. The line rang only once before he answered.

“Har—” His voice cracked.

[DEAR GOD! Laura! WHAT THE HELL?!] I