Katie's POV

Chapter 99

Katie’s POV

The afternoon light drips through the sheets of glass, highlighting the impressive view.

The more we walk away from the concierge, the fewer people we encounter.

And it’s mostly staff members. People who ensure everything looks sparkling clean and is neatly organized.

He shows me to a large room that looks like an event room.

I’ve never been in one of those.

My stomach clenches as a different thought swirl in my head, and Tina comes to mind.

I fear these flashbacks.

I’m not superstitious, but they’re never good.

Sweat lines my palm as I feel my way around my purse.

“Is everything okay?” he asks, swiftly noticing that I struggle.

“Yes.”

He pulls the chair out for me, flicking his chin toward my purse.

“What’s in your bag?” he asks before signaling the servers to bring the food.

The man multitasks with ease.

“Open it up,” he says as I fail to answer. “Toss the contents on the table,” he continues, and I look at him a bit baffled before moving my focus to the prist