Gabi sighed.
Now would be a good time for one of his trademark random topic changes. “You know, my mom"s having a little dinner party this weekend,” he began. “She made it a point to tell me she"s learning to cook several Leyrian dishes. I think that"s her way of saying she"d like you to come.”
A scowl passed over Gabi"s face, but she smothered it quickly, choosing instead to lift her chin and meet his gaze. It occurred to him that this really wasn"t the best possible change of subject. Gabi got squeamish every time he suggested something that might be interpreted as an attempt to advance their relationship. He still hadn"t been able to coax her into meeting his parents. “I"ll have to see if I"m free,” she murmured.
Grinning from ear to ear, Jack closed his eyes and bowed his head to he
