“No, thank you,” Trinity and I said in unison. Trinity nudged me playfully. “I really want to know what Professor Hotwall is earning to afford all of this.” I chuckled at the nickname she’d come up with for Rochwall. We made our way over to the host stand, where a man greeted us with a smile. “Reservation for James Rochwall?” I asked. He nodded. "Right this way." Trinity and I linked arms as we followed him through the restaurant, passing the rich-looking guests. “Why does this place smell like my mate?” Trinity whispered jokingly. "Must be a good piece of meat," I teased. "That must be it!” she gasped. “I've been bouncing on his so much that it's all I can smell." I fluttered my eyes, surprised. "What?" Trinity gave me an innocent look. "What?" We both burst into giggles as the

