Excerpt 2

“"I have been too busy. I wasn’t avoiding you.”

“If you’re going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?” He sounded amused.

“Alright. There was nothing to talk about. Mr. Odin makes sure any problem concerning the kids is solved.” Shifting uncomfortably in his arms, her eyes darted to the door behind him with longing.

“What about the problem between us?”

“Mr. Raskin—”