The Devil’s Bargain
“What the hell is this?”
“Essential gear, Cap,” Ethan replied matter-of-factly. He moved with practiced ease, pinning Aaron’s stray bangs back and sliding a plush, pink cat-ear headband onto his head. “Got to keep the hair out of the muck, or it gets greasy.”
Aaron caught his reflection in the window glass. His world-view was officially crumbling.
Fortunately, the office was empty. If anyone saw him like this, he’d have to resign and move to another state.