Calm Before the Storm

Sloane shook her head so quickly it looked like a rattling drum.

"No, why would I hide from you? There's no reason for me to do that," she explained frantically.

Vaughn narrowed his eyes at her. "That's good then."

Sloane forced a guilty smile before explaining herself. "I just like to leave my briefcase by the door before I head out, so I won't forget it on my way out."

Vaughn nodded. "That's a g