“Are you interested in, ah, companionship?” Lord Resolve asked in a curious tone. “Not with me. In general, I mean. You were a rather solitary kit, I recall.”
Peaceable folded the linen napkin and set it down next to her now-empty plate. When her parents grilled her about her romantic life, she’d grown defensive. All Tolerance and Worth, her father, saw was one unsuccessful relationship after another. She wasn’t even sure if her courtships lasted long enough to count as relationships. She had plenty of first dates, but they lacked a vital spark.
Sharing that with her parents felt like a failure, especially when they compared Peaceable to her brother. Somehow, it felt safe to confide in Lord Resolve.
“My attempts to find a mate have not been successful, but I remain…” Her voice trailed o
