Briony was quite satisfied with Blair.

...

A week later, Briony traveled to Andersville on business.

Since she was bringing Carey, Lawyer Hughes, and Blair along, Briony simply arranged for a private flight.

Among Stewart's assets was a private jet.

On the day of departure, Blair showed up late.

It was the first time he'd been late since he started working for her.

Briony glanced at him. "Why are you late?"

Blair kept his head down, a baseball cap pulled so low it nearly hid his eyes. His voice was quiet and rough. "Sorry."

Briony caught something off in his tone.

"Are you sick?"

He hesitated for a few seconds before answering, "Had some grilled meat last night. Didn't sit well with me."

Briony fell silent.

harsh boss, but that didn't mean she

was supposed to be ready for any emergency. If Blair couldn't be counted on to show up at

can't guarantee you'll always be available, I'll have to make it a rule that

Blair nodded. "Understood."

the plane, Briony and

seat next to Lawyer

curiously. "Why are you bundled up like

injury on my

dramatic, asked, "A

"Burn," Blair replied flatly.

are rough, man. You've been through

seemed cold,

again, he figured, that's probably par

flight lasted four hours. For the first hour, Briony and Carey went over

hours, Briony was

haze, she felt as though someone was watching

the cabin, Briony rubbed her stiff

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