Drayco deflected the other man’s scowl with a small nod. “No worries, there.” But as the words left his mouth, he had the sudden sensation of smelling jasmine perfume.
Chapter 30Zelda at the Novel Café placed the book triumphantly in Drayco’s hands. “I have a contact who specializes in hard-to-find books.”
Drayco thumbed through the pages, inhaling the new-book smell. “What do I owe you?”
“This is a gift. The Opera House is a community treasure after all.”
“At least let me buy you a drink from your café by way of thanks. And in honor of your anniversary at the store.”
She grinned but nodded at a stack of boxes next to the counter. “That’s kind of you, but I’ll have to take a rain check. We got in two big shipments, and I’m swamped.”
Drayco toted the book into a corner of the café whe
