The two of them stepped out of the bid venue.
Sebastian trailed a step behind Naomi. The instant she couldn't see his face, something soft and unguarded crept into his expression. "Did you drive here?"
"No," Naomi said, honest.
She slowed, waiting for him to catch up so they could walk side by side.
Above them, a length of exposed pipe worked loose from its bracket and dropped, headed straight for Naomi.
Sebastian's pupils contracted. His body moved before his brain caught up, pulling her into his chest.
Clang.
The pipe struck him across the back instead. His white shirt bloomed red almost instantly.
Naomi found herself pressed against him, safely shielded, staring up with something conflicted and confused written across her face.
"Mr. Cole, you"
Why would he throw himself into t
