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Dahlia stopped, waiting for a slowdown in the cars, and rushed between the lot and onto the sidewalk. Seconds later, as she rounded the corner, disappearing from sight, he saw Jared only fifteen feet behind her.
I can’t have her, but I need her safe.
Chapter Twelve
Dahlia dragged her hand through her hair, pulling hard on the strands. She’d been pacing for what felt like hours. It was after seven and pushing dangerously close to the start of her shift at the Bowery. The responsible move would’ve been to visit the following day. It was actually Trick’s suggestion when he called to tell her the news. However, this went above logical thinking. She was thriving on pure emotion and excitement. It was a monumental event in her friend’s lives and her own. Karia and Trick were officially parents to a healthy, sweet baby boy.
The waiting area had pretty much cleared out, with only one visitor occupying the room. Her turn was next. Or was it his? Dahlia didn’t recognize the older man, but he could’ve been a relative of Karia’s. Secretly, she was hoping he was waiting to see another patient.
Dahlia glanced down at her phone, calculating her potential tardiness. It was inevitable. Even if she went to Karia’s room now, she’d still be late. She needed to get someone to cover her shift. Dahlia only had a few contacts from work, and after a few tries to Sloane, she went to her plan B. She searched her phone and hit the name.
“Hello?”
“Hey Keely, it’s Dahlia.”
“Hi!”
“Hi. I was wondering if you could do me a favor?”
“Anything.”
This plan might just work after all. Keely was always stationed at the slowest bar. Surely, they could spare her for a short time.
Dahlia smiled. “I know you’re at bar three, but can you cover for me?”
There was a long pause.
“Aren’t you working the balcony?”
“Yes, but I should be there by eight.”
“Uh…” Keely sighed. “You can’t just have someone cover for you in the balcony.”
What?
“It’s just for an hour at most.”
“It doesn’t matter, Dahlia. The balcony staff can only be approved by Trey and Rogue.”
Shit!
“Okay.”
“I’m sorry. I would totally do it if I could.”
“It’s okay. I just didn’t realize how strict it was.”
“Yeah. Did you call Sloane?”
“I can’t reach her.”
Dahlia had thought for sure she’d run into Sloane at the hospital, but she must have visited earlier.
“Yeah, I just walked in and haven’t seen her. Sorry.”
Damn!
“No worries. I’ll see you later.”
