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"What's this one?" Drake asked, pointing to it

I covered my mouth and didn't look at him

"I can't" I shook my head

He tried to turnhi the corners of my eyes I turned my body away He touched my arm softly, and then let his hand drop and just that sainst ment

Before we got a chance to speak el and our little bit of private tiht over to us and I slanced quickly at Drake and put

"Kate, el bent down toa bit early, and so I thought I'd be chivalrous and offer my services…"

We hugged and he kissed lad to see hi to him as if he were a life preserver

"Can I get you a drink?" I asked

"Please" Nigel smiled at Drake but by his sour expression, it was clear he wasn't pleased Drake was here "My usual"

I nodded and left the two raphs

When I returned with a glass of red wine for Nigel, the two reeel and then turned to Drake withouthis eyes

"How is your drink, Dr Morgan?"

"Please, call"Considering And it's still fine, thank you"

I caught Nigel giving Drake the stink eye over my head

What the hell was that about?