Chapter 41

Ava blinked, clearly caught off guard by Celeste's intense reaction. She hesitated for a second before saying, "I meant working as a bouncer in a nightclub... is that a problem?" Celeste let out a long breath, her pale face slowly regaining color. "Jeez, you scared the crap out of me. I thought you meant..." "Thought what?" Ava tilted her head, genuinely confused. That innocent look of hers always left Celeste exasperated. "Never mind, forget it." Celeste waved it off. "But come on, being a bouncer's not exactly ideal. You just got out. What if something goes sideways and you end up back in there? You're a girl-do something less risky." She idly propped her chin with her hand, thinking for a moment. "Tell you what, come stay at a hotel with me for now. I've got work the next couple of days, but I'll swing by on Saturday. I've got something I want you to help me with." "Alright." Ava nodded casually, no expression at all on her face. "You're not even curious what I need help with?" Cele