Chapter 28: WarrickAfter I paid the bill and escorted Eira out of the tearoom and into my car, it didn’t take long for us to get back on the road to Upper Flossmere.
I’d been driving for about a quarter of an hour, and neither of us had spoken.
Abruptly, Eira said, “You asked me to marry you, but I think once you’ve heard what I’m about to tell you, you may not still be of the same mind.”
“I’m not likely to change my mind, but I’m willing to hear whatever it is you feel you have to tell me.”
“Obstinate man.”
“I thought I was persistent.”
“Ah, Warrick. What shall I do with you?”
“Marry me?”
“You drive me insane.” She chuckled but quickly sobered. “You were correct earlier about the ‘but’ that was to come.”
I sent a puzzled glance her way, but she was staring out of the windscreen.
