Page 232 of His Flash Mate
“I was going to drive you,” Konni said, trying again.
“No need.I’ll take a rideshare.”I stood, grabbed his tie, and pulled him down to my level so he knew I meant business.“I refuse to be the reason Steele Corp looks bad.Seal the deal, Konni.I’ll be back before lunch to make it up to you.”
Then, I broke my own rule by kissing his cheek.
The man melted.His eyes changed drastically, but he didn’t attempt to grab me as I released his tie.
He watched me pick up my purse and said, “I’ll be waiting for you.”
I shot him a quick smile, knowing he was going to have a hard time concentrating on his ten o’clock call, and left.
On the ride down to the lobby, I messaged Mom not to do anything wild after her cast was off.She sent back a picture of the already cracked cast, asking if I wanted it as a keepsake.My single-word answer earned a laughing response.
It didn’t take long for my rideshare to arrive, which meant it dropped me off early at the boutique.
Across the street, I saw a familiar face, which I purposely ignored, and sent Konni a quick text.
Me:If I’m seeing my super secret bodyguard, won’t other people too?
Konni:She lets you see her so you know you’re safe.Hurry back.
Me:I will.
I let myself into the boutique and smiled at the woman behind the counter.
“Hi, I’m Sophia Elmantas.Here for a fitting.”
“Of course.Follow me.”
She led me down a hall to a smaller changing room.The dress Becky had pre-ordered for me was already hanging inside, waiting.
“Would you like my help?”the woman asked.
“No.I’ll be fine.Thank you.”
“Just press the call button when you’re ready, and I’ll come back to check the fit,” the woman said.
I nodded and went inside, focused on the beautiful creation made just for me, as she closed the door.
The latch clicked.
Something scuffed against the floor.
Inside.
Behind me.
My eyes went wide half a second before an arm forcefully wrapped around my waist and jerked me back against a chest.
A cloth crushed my mouth.
Fumes burned my nose and lungs.
I fought.
Kicked.
Darkness closed in, stealing my strength, and the world went black.
