Stalling for Time

Desmond's gaze darkened. The blue serum that Victor gave...

Alas, his thoughts were interrupted when a bleary-eyed Rowena gently tugged at the hem of his shirt. “What's on your mind, Dezzy?”

“Oh, it's nothing,” the man calmly replied as he turned around and held her hand. “I was just thinking about something delicious to cook for you.”

“I taught you well in Riverstone, so I'm confident in your