Chapter 7: Offer (2)
"Lord Blackthorn," Selene curtsied. "We are not all blessed to tolerate the sun. I can tolerate warm days," Selene said, holding out her hand to feel the sunlight
"Walking around with a parasol might lead the humans to think they can kill us with the light. Do continue to fool them. Did I put you in a bad position with your husband last night?" Xavier asked, needing to know if he added to the mess that was her marriage.
Selene got the feeling that Xavier was hoping he had created drama. "You did not. I explained to my husband that we were only having a conversation."
"What a shame," Xavier replied, his disappointment evident in his tone. "I was hoping you would consider an offer from a friend."
Selene didn't know what offer Xavier meant and how they were friends. "Forgive me. The offer you made must have slipped my mind and I do not recall us being friends, Lord Blackthorn."
"We aren't? We used to play in the gardens-"
"As children," Selene reminded Xavier of the missing piece to their past. "We have not spoken in years."
"Well, how could we when you moved and never sent a letter? Then you return to marry the town's hero. Or so they call him," Xavier said, glancing at the papers with Gabriel's face placed around the town. "Where are you trying to run to now?"
"I am not trying to run. I am taking a stroll," Selene replied.