From the grin on his face, I'd say that he and Lannie were quite pleased to share a bed. I giggle. "Good luck with that, and she'd better be. There's no one like me. I'll have to remind her of such," I add with another giggle.

I ask about whether he's heard from the local gossip circle and I chuckle madly at his dark snicker. "Wanda gave him a tongue-lashing and in public no less. I can imagine her fiery temper..."

Lucien's looking around and I try to follow his gaze, peering into the darkness, uncertain of what I'm supposed to be looking for. "No. I didn't hear anything." I strain, listening for something, anything but all I hear are crickets. Lucien's tension is catching and I stumble a bit as I try to quicken my pace. "It's likely an animal. We'll send Lannie to find it later. She's good at that."