Nowhere to Hide

Valerie stared at the gleaming black card weighing down her small palm. The metallic gold lettering mocked her. She wanted nothing to do with Donovan. Taking his money felt like stepping into another gilded cage. A pang of reluctance tugged at her, but she gritted her teeth and thrust the plastic back toward his chest.

"I do not want your money. You can take it back."

Donovan ignored the gesture