Playing the Long Game

As soon as he finished speaking, Holden instinctively clammed up. He knew all too well that was the last thing Vaughn wanted to hear.

Sure enough, the moment he fell silent, Vaughn shot him a frosty glare.

If he weren't already laid up with a work injury, Holden would've sworn Vaughn was about to ship him off to Aveline.

He quickly forced a sheepish grin and tried to smooth things over.

"Vaughn, y