Page 72 (1/2)

“There is so shady between us,” she reers and the demons in your castle”

“Morgan and Sheena know Jocelyn as well, obviously And the slayers, I suspect, since they patrol the area and have likely seen my horse”

“Michael knows too”

“Well then It’s hardly a secret, is it?” He took her hand and led her to the other room

“It should be, beyond the people who are currently in the know”

Gently clasping her upper arms, his head bent and he kissed her Then he said, “I don’t really give a damn who finds out about us”

She sighed “But you should”

He groaned, yet conceded the point “Yes, I should” He released her and added, “Settle at the table I brought dinner”

“Please, no more soup I can make my own food”

“I thought you liked the soup,” he called from her small kitchen

“I love the soup But that’s all I’ve been able to eat, because even chewing has been a chore”

“You’re in luck,” he told her as he returned A savory arorowl On the dining table, he deposited two plates, both piled high with thick slices of glazed ha He added, “A belated Thanksgiving meal, compliments of my chef”

He disappeared for a few seconds and calasses After arranging everything, he poured the wine

Sliding onto a chair opposite her, he lifted his glass and said, “A toast to the season”

She s Sheena earlier if denized holidays”