Chapter 24
“Alex, I’m sorry,” he said, glaring through the windshield at
Saundra. “I didn’t know—”
“It’s okay.” Alex forced a smile, hoping to get one in
return, but Jamie’s pout only deepened. “It’s okay, really.
Just…just give me the keys.”
Jamie dropped them into Alex’s open palm. “It’s okay,” he
whispered again, closing his fingers over Jamie’s before he could
pull his hand away.
“I’m sorry,” Jamie muttered, not meeting Alex’s
eyes.
Look at me,Alex wanted to say, but didn’t. Jamie climbed
out of the car and slammed the door shut behind him. With another
sigh Alex got out of the car as well.
Saundra clicked off her cell phone and started towards them.
“Come here, Jamie,” Alex said quietly, bracing himself for whatever
his boss had to say.
As Jamie stepped around the car, Alex caught his wrist. “Keep
quiet,” he added as Saundra approached. The last thing he needed
now was for the two of them to fight.
“So,” Saundra said, scowling at Jamie’s outfit. “This is