A Cold Awakening

“Of course, I knew. This is my home, nothing gets past me,” I returned with a teasing smile.

“There are no feelings involved. We just enjoy each other's company,” came his response.

“Do you not plan on marrying?” I asked him. Since I had known Silas he had never been serious with any woman. It was a wonder that such a fine man would rather play the field than settle for one person. He was a rake t