Chapter 47

Cameron closed her eyes, feeling the warmth from the lap under her head. Maggie’s hand slowly brushed through Cam’s hair. Silence emphasized the tension in the room and Cam melted into each touch of Maggie’s hand, feeling herself drifting.

Maggie spoke next. “Have you heard from Michael?”

Cam scowled. “No, I don’t expect to,” she answered evenly, “She did her job. I hope she was paid well.”

Maggie looked at her with astonishment. “Cameron…”

“It’s alright,” Cam cut her off. “I got what I needed. I feel secure that I have skills to take with me. I’ve never been able to see the link between sex and power. The take, as well as the give. Michael sorted it out for me. There were parts of me I didn’t know I had.”

Maggie started to respond but, again, Cam cut her off again. “I really don’t want to get into it. Not tonight. Especially not tonight.”