The table soon dissolves into laughter and banter until they give up the game. Her uncle packs the cards away then stands.
“Time to light the fire pit.” Her aunt nods and stands to go with him as the fire pit is by the château. Fi, Sammy and Nate all go with them, wanting to be helpful. Which leaves George, Celine and her father in the kitchen. Her father looks at her,
“Do you trust him, using your gifting and everything? Have you searched him and found him enough for you?” She nods,
“Yes father, more than enough.” He sighs,
“Is he a better man than I am?” She furrows her brows and reaches for his hand across the table,
“No, no one could ever be a better man than you, father.” George smiles, stroking her leg, “But he is a very close second.” George chuckles and her father smiles, rubb
