"She laughed. "Fair enough. Though, just out of curiosity ... is he as good as he looks?"I grinned. "Better. Much, much better." I licked my lips lasc...viously, feeling smug as pure jealousy flashed across her face. I felt Alistair startle under me, and squeezed his arm reassuringly. I lowered my voice. "You might want to try Zev and my brother, Aedan. They're a little more ... adventurous than we are." I nodded across the table towards the two men, who were absorbed in a quiet conversation now. ”“Can I talk too?”“Later. Later. Now go,” Rita ordered and Joanie walked away very disappointed.“So, Bill. Tell me about yourself. Are you married?”“No. I’ve been divorced for about three years.”“Oh? Is there a story there?”“Yes. She too was having an affair with her boss.”“Oh, sorry. What is it about bosses and secretaries?”“I don’t know. I suppose it’s working together for forty hours a week. Hormones tend to get involved.”Rita laughed and said, “I think you’re right.” She looked so gorgeous. " He must haveseen the indecision and my desire to leave."Please, I just need to talk to someone for a little while and you seemlike you're alone as well and..." his voice faded again as it hadinside. I could see the sorrow and certainty of rejection in his eyes. Itried to relax a little and took a breath."Sure Phil. The Rex is just round the corner. I guess I could use adrink too and that was... just a little too much pessimism for oneevening. Not quite what I was looking for, or you for that. .o-oh…yeah…on th table… He mumbles, flopping back down on the bed. Yokay? Akelta smiled sadly Yeah, sorry, love. The fae leaned over and gave him a short kiss on the cheek, running her paw gently across his cheek as she got up, walking out of the bedroom and to the table, picking the still warm plate up and began to munch on the meat again. Khaal can be heard slipping out of the bed and stumbling into the living area, sitting next to his mate and smiling sleepily. Late night munchies? He asks.