“I’LL expedite our research and development,” Harlan promised, pulling on black gloves and checking his phone.

Having known Marcus for so long, he could read the signs of the toll this injury was taking on him.

“It’s late. I need to head back,” Marcus said, glancing at his watch before turning to leave. He wanted to be with Millie.

The thought of her brought a smile to his face.

Meanwhile, in the bar’s main hall downstairs, a man, dressed rather flamboyantly, approached Millie and placed a hand on her shoulder.

“Beauty, are you feeling Lonesome?”

Millie removed his grimy hand with a look of disgust, rising to her feet and preparing to find another spot.

wasn’t ready to let her go so easily. He quickly moved

quite the fiery one,”

“I like your spirit.”

brows knitted

of my way,”

am? Consider yourself lucky that I’ve taken a liking to

juice from the

dare you defy me? Men, surround her! She needs to be taught a lesson today!” he spat, wiping the liquid from his face. Several others, similarly dressed in flashy

Angela’s Library

you

found herself encircled by the unruly group, fear

for her friend Grace but realized she must

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