Chapter 43

“Yes?”

Michael looked uncharacteristically nervous, and then he shook his head. “I forgot.”

Sam blinked at him. “You forgot what, exactly?”

“That I’d restricted your access.” Michael looked sheepish, and Sam’s anger rose. But then Michael held up a hand. “Wait, let me explain.”

Sam gestured for him to go on.

“Yesterday, when I was waiting for the call to come pull you back, I got…worked up. I was worried and waiting, and my overbearing side took over. I changed your access so you couldn’t do that to me again. Seemed like a good idea at the time.”

“What the hell?”