“Because Gabriel will send you somewhere across the globe for God knows how long and?—”
She placed her finger over my lips.
“I’d only be doing work here in Los Angeles. Nowhere else. I’ve already spoken to Gabriel, and he’s on top of it. Plus, I could do work for your clients if you need me.”
“I don’t know, Paige.”
“I’m not asking for your permission, Parker. I’m telling you.”
“Just this once, do you think you can humor me?” I asked.
Her arms tightened around my neck as a smile graced her lips.
“I would like to go back to work as a fixer, and I would like your thoughts about it.”
I stared into her beautiful eyes and pushed a strand of her hair behind her ear.
“You’re a rare breed, Paige Winters, and that’s why I fell in love with you. You do what you need to. I’m on board and will fully support your decision.”
“Thank you.” Her lips brushed against mine.
There was a knock at the door.
“Who could that be?” Paige asked.
I walked out of the closet and looked at the monitor on the bedroom wall.
“It’s Pippa,” I said.
Running down the stairs, I opened the door.
“Hi, Mom.”
“Hello, darling. I’m sorry to drop by unannounced, but I need to speak with Paige.”
“Hi, Pippa.” Paige smiled, walking down the stairs.
“I need to speak with you, Paige.”
“Of course. Let’s go sit down.”
I walked over to the bar and poured my mother a drink.
“Thank you, darling.”
“What did you want to speak to Paige about, Mom?”
“A friend of mine needs your help, Paige. Her sister has been missing for three days, and she’s worried sick.”
“Did she call the police?” Paige asked.
“No. She can’t.”
“Why?” Paige asked.
“All she said was this is something the police can’t handle. She’s really frightened, Paige.”
Paige glanced over at me. “This is exactly what I was talking about. Why does your friend think something is wrong? Maybe she left to clear her head or something.”