"Did you?" A hand pressed against his chest, shoving him back. He stumbled, his balance compromised by the darkness. He hit the edge of the velvet chair and sat down hard.

Elias picked up the paper. He stood up, straightened his tie, and nodded. "I’ll handle it."

Without another word, he gently placed the blindfold over her eyes, securing it with a soft tie at the back of her head. The world went dark, and she felt a thrill of anticipation.