She Can’t Watch Him Die

‘You’ll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away…’ She let the ringtone carry on, dithering. Ever since she knew his true identity, Kira wasn’t so sure if she should keep having contact with the man. He was the president of Revency, a client company. And he seemed to be involved in something…nefarious. Kira hadn’t forgotten the group of rough-looking men searching for him the other night. They sure didn’t look like harmless, law-abiding citizens. Kira cast a furtive look around. The office was empty, but it was an open floor plan. Her voice would carry. Kira dragged herself to the pantry and closed the door. Bob Dylan had moved on to the second chorus. ‘Hello, Mr Cane.’ Mr Cane? Liam arched an eyebrow. ‘What’s with the formality?’ ‘Just trying to be polite.’ Kira went straight to the point. ‘What can I do for you, Mr Cane?’ ‘I’m cashing in that rain check you offered. How about dinner tonight? I’ll pick you up.’ Kira shifted her weight from one foot to t