Aria made it to the staff hallway before she had to stop and lean against the wall, her legs shaking.
He knows something. does he?
The way he'd looked at her. That warning about using her "considerable talents" appropriately. The subtle threat wrapped in professional courtesy.
But how much did he know? And if he suspected she wasn't who she claimed to be, why hadn't he fired her? Why was he giving her more access, more responsibility?
Unless he's playing with you. Watching to see what you'll do.
The thought sent ice through her veins.
"Sarah? You okay?"
Lucy appeared around the corner, concern written across her face.
"I'm fine," Aria said quickly, pushing off the wall. "Just... Mr. Blackwood had a lot of instructions for tonight. I'm making sure I have everything straight."
"Oh, the Julian Pierce thing. Yeah, that's always a production." Lucy fell into step beside her as they headed back toward their assigned area.
