Chapter 28
AlexaThe next afternoon, Melissa had less interest in business and more interest in pestering me about meeting “this mysterious Adam.”
“Every time you say that, it sounds like you’re talking about the original, biblical man. Like he’s slithering through the woods and going to offer me an apple.”
I tapped a pen on the edge of my desk, cradling the phone with my shoulder. Melissa took advantage of our call to drop in another plea.
“That would be Satan, not Adam. You really could use a trip to church.” Melissa laughed. “I’m curious.”
“I know you are. How about tonight? We can meet at Logan’s.”
“I think Kyle is working late, but I’ll be there. Can you meet early, like at six o’clock?”
“I can. I have to check with Adam. And I think I’ll see if Toby or Sarah can come. The more
