#Chapter 29 - Devil’s Advocate

Shirley “Shirley? Shirley? Is everything okay?” I blink as I finally acknowledge Alana calling out to me, my vision clearing as I register her concerned features. “Are you alright?” she tries again. Am I alright!? I just discovered that the job I was practically lusting after is located in the town I just saved my best friend from. A job that is led by a man I’d swore I’d never see again and was trying to distract myself from. I don’t even know what I am. “Y- yes,” I manage to say despite the sourness swirling around in my stomach. I know my words are not the least bit convincing as I watch Alana eye me, most likely noticing the lack of color in my cheeks. “Is there something wrong with the job?” she asks, lifting a brow. “No, no,” I toss out quickly. “Of course not.” But it’s a lie. Everything is wrong with this job. Well, besides the amazing payout and provisions - but somehow that almost makes matters worse. “Well, good…”