Chapter 28: The Man On Duty
Reese
“Reese, listen.” Savannah’s voice came through the speaker softer than usual, cautious in a way that immediately put me on edge.
I could almost picture the expression on her face—the careful tilt of her head, the slight crease between her brows whenever she was trying to say something delicate without stepping on a landmine.
“I… don’t really know how things are between you two right now. Actually—” she corrected herself quickly, “—you three. Including Lauren.” The addition came in a rush, like she realized too late she might’ve offended someone. “But one thing I want you to realize is that Lizzie is—”
“Not a child.” I cut in immediately, the words sharper than I intended, though the irritation had been simmering under my skin ever since the call st
