Borrowed Influence

Sloane stood quietly by the light switch, having no idea how long she'd been there. Figuring whoever was outside had probably left, she whispered softly, "Mr. Kingsley, is it okay now?"

She strained her eyes, trying to make out Vaughn's silhouette in the darkness.

Vaughn didn't answer.

Sloane pressed her lips together, wondering if he'd just passed out from the booze.

After a moment's hesitation,