“Well, he does know about the artifact. I’ve asked him to look out for mentions of similar objects in other libraries and museums.” Liam split the tiny amount of wine left in the bottom of the bottle between their glasses and waved for the waiter.
Toria sipped the last of the wine. “Has he found anything else?”
“Not to my knowledge. But I’ve never commissioned an active search. Just told him to keep an ear out.” The waiter arrived with their check, and Liam busied himself with his wallet.
He offered to drive her home when they left the small courtyard behind the restaurant, but Toria declined. “I appreciate it, but I spent all afternoon staining floors with Hugh. I’d like to walk for a bit in the fresh air.” Once again, their hands had found each other.
“Would you like company?” Liam s
