Glacial Greetings

Roth didn’t even look up. Just groaned. “This day just got interesting.”

Colin’s eyes flicked briefly to the others at the table. “Sorry—am I interrupting breakfast?”

Before Lyra could answer, Vera rose with polished ease, all businesslike warmth and immaculate posture.

“Mr. Hayes,” she greeted, extending a hand with a practiced smile. “I’m Vera, Supervisor for Event Planning under the Draven E