Zephyr strode out of the house, stopping at the edge of the pool where I swam lazy laps under the morning sun. He didn't speak at first, watching me while waiting. When I reached the side, he crouched down and stretched a hand towards me, smiling softly. I took his hand, letting him pull me up from the water. The cool air wrapped around my skin as I stepped out, grabbing a robe from the chair that sat nearby, and slipped it on. "What's up?" I asked cheerily, tying the sash. He was dressed in a crisp white shirt and dark slacks, too formal for a casual outing. "We have somewhere to be," Zephyr replied, picking up a towel and moving closer. "Somewhere like where?" I asked curiously. My voice dropped playfully. "You're not dragging me to another new restaurant, are you, Zephyrus Arc

