CHAPTER 27

Lorik stilled at the sound, his head whipped toward it. Some of the anger fled from his expression. His lips pursed and a crinkle formed between his eyebrows. Any other moment, the surge of attraction Tal felt just then might have concerned her. She wanted this man, despite all reason telling her why she shouldn't.

The new development seemed to set off a decision for him. He nodded once, and then