Serah left the study on shaking legs, hyperaware of every step, every movement. The device shifted slightly inside her as she walked, a constant reminder of what he'd done. Of his control. Of the game they were now playing.
She made it to the staff kitchen without incident, but the moment she walked through the door, Lucy took one look at her face and immediately pulled her aside.
"Okay, what happened? You look like... I don't even know. Flustered? Dazed? What's going on?"
"Nothing. I'm fine."
"Sarah, you're literally blushing. And you keep shifting your weight like you're uncomfortable. Did something happen with Mr. Blackwood?"
"No. I mean, yes. I mean....." Aria took a breath, trying to focus. "He just gave me some new duties. I'm adjusting."
Lucy's eyes narrowed suspiciously. "New duties? What kind of—"
The device suddenly buzzed to life inside her, and Aria gasped, grabbing the counter for support.
"Sarah? Are you okay?"
