After Angela dropped Rory off at daycare, she quickly dialed Griffin’s number. “Hello, Angel,” he answered, his voice as smooth as caramel. But Angela was in no mood to indulge herself in his charms.

“We have to talk,” she said. “Right away.”

“Sounds serious,” Griffin replied. “Where are you?”

“I can be home in ten minutes,” she said. “Rory’s at daycare, and Jack’s out.”

“Now you’ve got my attention,” said Griffin slyly. ...