”Ken mentally kicked himself for his glib, off-the-cuff remark. “I don’t know why I even said that, but since I did, I meant that I’m somewher... between hetero and homo, probably closer to the homo end of the scale. But I don’t have any current love interests working in either direction.”“Ah, I see. Sorry, I didn’t mean to be nosey.”Ken laughed, “I believe the uninvited revelation was all mine. And in case that makes you feel anxious about sharing a bedroom, I’m not trolling for a hookup.”Eric’s. "? She nodded and smiled a thank you.? She was used to such preferential treatment ( and inane comments) ,? but always remained? polite when she received an offering from a besotted stranger. ?Just then she heard a loud crash, and as she turned ,the two men she had previously spotted were rolling on the floor next to an overturned table, engaged in a loud, clumsy, amateurish fight.? Just as she had predicted .?A?large crowd gathered around the combatants, and watched as the two ,out of. They could charm the birds from the trees when they put their minds to it. Though Cailan preferred charming the smalls from young, vulnerable women instead. A trait it seems he and Alistair share?"I opened my mouth to deliver a scorching reply, but stopped at a panicked look from Kallian. I closed my mouth again and hummed noncommittally.Anora chuckled. "Oh, ho, it seems he was more successful than I assumed! Could it be you actually care for him?" I do, yes." It wasn't like she couldn't tell;. "I'm really sorry." Look, Tom ... seriously. I don't blame you. She is a great girl, and super hot. I figured you liked her, Man." So, you don't want to kill me or anything?" You know things have been weird between her and me. I still don't know how to describe it. I don't necessarily want to, you know ... break up with her. I don't know. But I wouldn't want to stand in your way, either. So, I'm not sure what to say." I wonder what Kristi would think about it?" I don't know. Ya think ... maybe.