177 Missing Music

Blaise wanted to throttle that idiot Kel for embarrassing him and Abby but she had seemed so grateful when he jumped in with an explanation on her behalf that he couldn't regret his own mortification completely.

And she did genuinely enjoy the music box. She showed it to all of the women who came with her as they walked away at the end of lunch with bright eyes and a happy smile.

Alamar shot him a wink and mouthed "you're welcome" over his shoulder as he left with his arm linked through his wife's. Blaise's face burned once again, especially once Kel gave him a knowing grin.

"I saw that. You like her and somehow convinced the clan leader to bring her here. How did you manage to pull that off?" he asked with a laugh. "Not that I am complaining. Mitzi was lovely company and I owe meeting her to you."

"If you breathe a word of this to anyone else…" Blaise trailed off threateningly.