It wasn't quite dinner time when Verchiel joined them on the patio. "The Canadian hottie said you're supposed to take over for her. She wants you to start now. Apparently her friend is early."

Jorick grumbled, but kissed Katelina. "I'll see you later, little one. Be careful."

Though she wasn't sure what the specific warning was about, she nodded.

Verchiel crammed his hands in his pockets. "What do we do for fun?"

"I haven't had fun since we got ...