Chapter 15 Eye Opener

• I watched as he ascended the spiral stairs that led to the corridor of rooms above. It was clear from his facial expression that I had spiked a nerve. I didn't know if I was to feel sorry for spoiling his mood so early in the morning or to be happy that I had guessed correctly what his line of work was. At least I had something to tell Charlie if I was to see him.
• I realized I had lost my appetite for the meal, so I stood up, picking my small purse and heading out. Once outside, I drew a large quantity of the sweet morning air through my lungs. I had made it to another day.
• Jacob waved at me from the black cruiser jeep where he stood. I looked around observing the faces of the few guards that stood around, paying me no attention. "Are we leaving or not?" Jacob called out. I descended the small flight of staircase, heading for the jeep.