"I know," Cass said. "I was afraid whoever it was would scare my missing fingers off for good."

I winced. "I hope not."

"Same. Then Travis texted me about bigger issues, and I left here." She nudged me lightly, the firelight dancing all over her big grin. "He kissed you, you know."

"Yeah. I know."

"You didn't look like you hated it."

"I..." I gulped as I gave a wide berth to a random human-shaped shadow on the floor. It wasn't attached to anyone or ...