Wolf Chatter

Tarrin watched as Josey hesitated, looking at the many dishes in front of her.

“Look, if you want to apologize for yesterday, apology accepted. You don’t have to go through all this for me. I’m just your employee,” she said, looking at him confused and glancing at the tulip bouquet on the table’s edge.

Tarrin cleared his throat, “I... I know. This isn’t an apology. I’m in the public eye, so having you dressed properly is strictly for my benefit. Eating is just a necessity, and I was craving the food here, which you also benefit from. I didn’t want you, I mean us, going and sitting through the recital with our stomachs growling.”

Tarrin glanced at her, trying to read her response, but she simply nodded and gently grabbed a bite of food.

In the background, the sound of the violin played in tune with the waterfall while they ate in peace.

Now and then, Tarrin caught himself stealing glances at Josey. He was still enamored by how beautiful she looked.

“Say something. You’re blowing