Chapter 59

Remembering how she had left without a word last time, Callista felt a bit embarrassed.

Alaric had rescued her, found someone to look after her, and even played chess with her when he had free time. She later realized he had been letting her win, but the ease and unspoken understanding between them had been a pleasant surprise.

Callista smiled as she walked toward him. "Mr. Blackwood, it's been a