Chapter 25
As she had promised, Lareina stayed away from the barracks until she felt better, which ended up being three days. On her second day back to work, the president came to take her to supper. She exchanged a knowing glance with Louise before following him through the door. Outside they walked arm in arm, but in the opposite direction of the cafeteria.
“I thought we were going to supper?”
“We are, but it’s a surprise.”
Although she played the part of spy and con artist, she enjoyed the sun on her face. Early November brought the warm dry weather they should have had the month before. President Whitley led her to his house, but instead of going inside, they went around to the backyard where a checkered blanket and picnic basket waited.
A real smile spread across her face. She’d
