Calling His Bluff

Dorian jumped up from the sofa and hurried out toward the courtyard.

He took a couple steps, then stopped and turned back toward the house. After hesitating for a moment, he finally headed to Sloane's bedroom door and knocked.

He said, "Sloane, something urgent just came up; I gotta head out for a bit. Tomorrow, I'll..."

"Get lost!" Sloane had barely drifted off when the knocking jolted her awake,