Falan had been watching Nala wrap up books for customers with a smile so big he wondered how real it was. She worked quick and easy, her fingers picking and placing books with ease and a surprising strength.

They had flirted a couple times. He worked in the back, sorting and ordering books. So when she came over to his office to place an order for a customer or to ask a question, he would turn his charm on and she would respond right back.