Chapter 4

At least I’ll have tried. I’ll have put my best foot forward.

“Let’s adjourn to the living room, shall we?”

“Okay.”

Nolan began to gather his dishes.

“Leave them for later. I want to do this before…just let them be. They’ll keep.”

“Are you sure?”

Normally Makai preferred to clean up the mess after the deed was done, seeing no need in putting off the inevitable, but figured that’s exactly what he’d be doing. Scrubbing dishes would be an excuse to avoid what he truly wanted, and what he feared could happen.

“Yes.” To show he meant it, Makai pushed back his chair and stood. He stepped around the table and offered his hand to Nolan. “There’s something else I’d rather see to, if that’s okay with you.”

“If it’ll explain why you’re acting weird, most definitely.” Nolan placed his hand in Makai’s. “But I’m bringing my wine.”

“By all means, lets.”