Soaking in the tub, Hal regaled Michael with tales of their trip around the islands, describing with enthusiasm all the conquests he had made along the way. And he found it helped subdue those other darker memories he had no wish to dwell upon. ‘They like our colouring here. Your hair will prove a particular fascination I’m certain.’
Michael frowned, giving his brother a dirty look. ‘Are you truly happy living here … with them?’
‘With Papa and Sam? Of course I am. Papa tries to interfere too much in my life but that’s just him. He means well, I know … well, mostly he does. And Sam tries to keep him reasonable in as far as he can.’
Michael looked away. ‘How can you stand seeing them together?’
Hal sighed. ‘Papa’s happy. Please don’t tell me you grudge him that? I like Sam and I’m glad h
