Token of Loyalty

Sloane figured that after Vaughn had eaten her lunch, he'd at least show her some respect and meet with her, if only for old times' sake.

But she waited until everyone else had cleared out of the reception hall, and still, not a single message came from Vaughn asking to see her.

The girl sitting next to her stood up and quietly said, "Come on, let's go. Try again tomorrow."

Sloane managed a bitter