I was taken by surprise. “A change. What kind of change?”
“Trust me, you’re not just the assistant keeper of an inn. I’ve seen more into you than that, particularly when it comes to that young man Cal Pipp.”
“Cal. How so?” I played with him, wanting to hear what he had to say about my new love interest, gaining the pertinent details of his observations.
“You’ve fallen in love with that young man. Maybe not head over heels, but you do have strong feelings for him.”
“I won’t lie. He makes me feel good. And I do love him.”
He chuckled again, playing with me as much as I was playing with him. “He’s a very nice young man. A good man. And he loves you back. I see this. I can feel it when I see you two together. You’ve found someone strong, leading, and heartfelt. I’d be lying if I said I wa
