C23 Unexpected Connections

Lucian scoffed internally at the thought of how she had escaped his previous antics. “What do you want?” he asked in the same frigid tone the woman used.

Roxanne glanced at the little girl beside her. What’s with that tone? I would’ve hung up right away if it weren’t for the child!

“Essie came looking for me first thing in the morning. Come and get her if you’re free