moment of it from the sidelines.


    I''d dly pick up the tab for this meal, so I excused myself to the restroom. I had just swiped my card at the front desk when Nichs caught up with me, grabbing my wrist and pulling me to a quiet corner. I was feeling upbeat, so I asked calmly, "What''s the matter, Mr. Hawk?"Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Nichs'' tense voice betrayed his unease. "Do you honestly believe asking for Ss'' help will miraculously fix your mess? Ariana, who do you think will act faster-me sending you to jail, or him defending you?"