Chapter 44: Drink First

None of that mattered anymore. All of this should be gone before the morning arrived… everything about him should disappear but his shell. Danica was trying her best to continue in her movements, picking up the fork and blade to slice the bread.

She was trying not to falter or even breathe loudly lest that would change his mind, he might set down the wine glass and instead go for the food.

Reign continued holding his glass, staring at the dark liquid for a prolonged moment. If he was suspicious, she could not tell. The way he had changed his tone earlier still made her more than cautious. She put the slices on his plate and set it down, before quickly picking up the glass.

“Let’s go for the drink first then,” she managed her voice to sound casual.

Under the table, she set her feet apart, ready to take a quick move if necessary.

“No. You must be hungry,” he muttered, more to himself than speaking to her. He appeared distracted. Good for her.

He set the glass down and she swallowed be