CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

My head trembled in shock; she was incredible. "I had no idea we were meeting for tea." After addressing her directly, I said.

"Well, we need to eat properly; I could whip up something."

I can't refuse your food if you offer it, so thanks. I looked around at the guys who were still tanning. "Hey, listen up! Tonight, Saika will prepare a traditional Indian feast. That should show her what happens when you treat her like a dog in heat. Don't let your ovaries run wild, you freeloading whore.

All that tension and hostility has worn me out, so I'm going to leave Kiran in charge of Lucas while I nap. Before I could even finish telling Kerry about curry night, a message came through from Rory.

I can't stand it here; let's go to my place and have a chat. Just leave the rear door unlocked.

Reluctantly, I enter Rory's backyard through the back gate and announce that I'm out for a stroll. The well-kept garden takes me back to the rose gardens I see in vintage royal films, and it completely takes