Jessica was stacking clean plates behind the counter, half-humming to herself, when Gloria suddenly appeared at her elbow.
"The boss wants coffee brought up to his office. Immediately."
Jessica froze, one plate still in her hand. "The boss?"
"Yes, the boss. His usual assistant didn't show up this morning, and since you're the newest, you get the honour." Gloria said it as though she were announcing a prize rather than a death sentence.
Jessica's mind went blank for a second. Somewhere in her chest, a very small alarm had begun to ring, and it was ringing in Sebastian's voice.
