Subtle Power Play

Sloane turned around and saw Vaughn step out from the shadows. The warm glow of the porch light spilled over his shoulders as he casually toyed with her phone, an air of authority and gravity about him that was hard to put into words.

Dorian pulled his hand back, watching helplessly as Sloane walked toward Vaughn, a strange unease flickering at the corners of his eyes.

"Thanks, Mr. Kingsley," Sloa