Nature or Nurture Ch. 17

Dad should take her to Africa. If I ever get the chance, I'll advise him to do so.'

Adison looks very relieved.

'I think I'd like to go to bed now, Vincent. I have been afraid to lose you two since I had that premonition, and now I feel light as a feather. Thank you Mina. Will you two share a room again tonight?'

Her inquiry is frank and open, and Mina answers it gladly, addressing Victor.

'Will you stay with me tonight? It would make me very happy.'

He has been beating himself up how to ask just that the whole night, and now it turns out he only has to say, 'Yes, please!'

They walk away from the table, hand in hand, still very conscious of each other and themselves.