Chapter Eleven
“Hey,” Thomas said, leaning forward and putting a hand on her knee, his brow creased. “Who is it? Your face has gone all funny.”
“Oh, charming,” Mia shot back, hovering her thumb over the screen, unsure whether to press the green or the red button. She wanted to speak to Elias, but it seemed… weird to do so in front of Thomas.
Thomas rolled his eyes. “I just meant your expression… I don’t know how to describe it. I can’t tell if you’re shocked, terrified, horrified, or what. Anyway, are you going to answer it?”
“Yes.” She got to her feet. “Excuse me, please.”
“No, it’s all right,” he replied, standing too. “I’ll give you your privacy. I ought to get back to work, anyway. I don’t want the boss thinking I’m skiving off.” He winked, then pressed a quick kiss to her cheek b
