Page 61 of Icebound

Standing, I dump the shards in the trash. “She’s alright. She’s been feeling sick all night, so she needed a moment. Sorry for the mess.”

“Don’t worry about it. This is nothing compared to our last event, where the puppy we were auctioning off bit our biggest donor’s leg. I wanted to check up on her, but listen, I'd like to sit down with you and discuss that sponsorship opportunity in more depth sometime.”

Any other night, I’d be jumping at her offer, but with Nina on my mind, all I can manage is a nod of appreciation. “That sounds great, Andrea. I’m looking forward to talking.”

“Perfect. I’ll ask my assistant, Matthew, to schedule some time. You take care. Tell Nina it was great meeting her, and I hope she feels better.” She grips my hand before striding away through the dwindling crowd.

I pull out my phone, opening our Puck Buddies group text to see a couple messages in the chain.

Cruz

What the fuq is an albatross?

Patty

Idk a dinosaur???

Cruz

So Tremblay then?

Patty

Stop with the jokes

Me

If I’m a dinosaur, you’re an embryo.

Patty

How’s the event going with your girl?

Me

Not my girl, and some jackass called me out on being a creepy older fucker with Nina.

Cruz

Has she started calling you daddy yet?

Me

*middle finger*

Cruz

I’ll take that as a yes

Patty

I wish I could smack Cruz through the phone

Patty

No wait it’s a bird

Me