Chapter 36
Duchy of Aragoni
Marco
SAL DROVE DANI and me back to the castle, and I thanked him again for coming out so late in the evening.
“It was important, yes?” Sal said.
“Yes,” I said, “it was important. Dani will be checking into the hospital in the morning to receive a new kidney.”
“That is good news. Dani, I will pray for you before I call it a night.”
“Thank you, Sal,” Dani said.
“What time should I be here in the morning, Marco?” Sal said.
“Six thirty, please, Sal, and thank you again.”
“Good night,” Sal said. He got back in the car and left.
As soon as we were in our bedroom, I made good on my promise but was careful not to drag things out too long. Finally, I said, “Okay, babe. That’s it. Time for a pill and sleep.”
“I won’t argue with that. There’s so much stuff run
