315 DOWN THE TUNNEL

Isabella mentally groaned in frustration as she watched her hot cocoa trickle out of the machine, slowly, too slowly. She was extra prickly, mainly because everything was slowly beginning to fall apart again, and there was nothing Isabella could do except wait and pray. She had a lot of things causing her worries, but Luka's rebellion was definitely on top of the list. Every time she tried to talk to him, and he walked out on her, it felt like quicksand slipping through her fingers. Emerald also had her issues, which were better than Luka's. The company's problems have led to several attempts to usurp Luke's position. She had even volunteered to work as his secretary for a while until he could find someone he trusted. She didn't even know for sure if her prayers were even working. "Haywire" "Oh!" She jumped in surprise at Luke's sudden whisper. "You startled me." "I know," he replied, smiling, then reached out and took the beverage cup. "Nice," he muttered when he took a small si