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Braxton Meat Packing had sued Steele Ranch the year before, claiiven theotten the company to drop the case because of some records they’d found That’s when she had first met Nic and Sylas, since both worked for Braxton

“No,” Sylas answered

Confused, she asked, “Then why are you here?”

“Here’s your tea, Ash” Desirae placed the glass in front of her “Your order will be up shortly Have you gentlemen decided on what you would like?”

“Any suggestions, Ashley?” Nic asked in his war

“I recommend the Blue Plate special Today it’s ravy, salad, and two rolls”

“Sounds good tofor the salad, please”

Desirae smiled “And to drink?”

“Water is fine”

“Sa, and water,” Sylas said

“Separate checks or together?”

“Separate,” they said together

Ashley thought that word meant ether? Never Separate? Most definitely

“Colasses and left the table

Sylas’s stareabout, Ashley?”