Trevor gave Dominic an apologetic look that couldn't have been more false. "I can't help it, she's like a dictionary – she brings meaning into my life." This time everyone
groaned. "Oh come on, that wasn't that bad."
The next few hours went as usual for the pack of an evening – they ate together in the kitchen, they watched T.V. together, and Natalie and Grace exchanged more insults. But there were two major differences. One, Dominic stayed with Natalie as opposed to closing himself in his office. Two, for some unknown reason, Talon didn't appear to be talking to her.
It wasn't until just before she was ready to head to her room that she managed to catch a moment alone with Talon in the living area. "Would you like to tell me why you won't even look at me?"
As if she hadn't spoken, he rose from his seat on the sofa and started to leave the room.
