(Sloane)
Five o'clock came and I was already packed.
My bag sat on my desk. The floor had quieted down and most of the staff had left.
A knock sounded on my door.
"Come in," I said.
Kieran stepped inside. Black suit. No tie. His expression was calm but there was strain in his eyes.
"You ready?" he asked.
"Yes."
He picked up my bag without asking. I grabbed my coat and turned off the lights.
We walked down the hallway together. The elevator arrived and we stepped inside. He pressed the button for the parking level.
The doors opened. He stepped out first and looked around before I followed. We walked to his car in the staff section.
He opened my door. I got in. He walked around and started the engine.
"We'll stop at your house first," he said.
"I just need clothes for tomorrow."
