Chapter 19. Anticipatory

Surprise brushed the creases of Rachel’s face. Ezekiel’s features masked with delight.

He patted Rachel’s gloved hands, puffing out the cold air from his mouth. Conrad opened the wooden door widely, gesturing to them to come inside. Ezekiel let go of her hand and guided her towards the back entrance.

Conrad offered some cold beers but Rachel refused and obtained a hot chocolate mug instead.

He disappeared to the storage room, where his men are piling up the boxes of bottles because… it has long been since the bar has crowded the seats.

“Look what I told you. They liked your music so much they couldn’t resist listening to your notes.”

Rachel shook her head unbelievably. How can she be dreaming of having a crowd listening to her music to an audience who anticipated her next appearance on the stage? Will that even happen if the sergeant