A Little Power Play

“Uh . . .” The compliment was as unexpected as it was flattering, and Cora had no idea how to respond to it. “Thank you.” She could not read his mood at all and wondered if she could trust what seemed to be an armed and uneasy truce. She bent her head and focused on her food. The chef had prepared a light lunch of crispy fried filleted hake—a delicious game fish—herbed baby potatoes, and steamed f