“I thought Portia hadn’t been given clearance to ride yet.”
“She hasn’t, but she’ll stay home and supervise as Gregor helps Olive make dinner.” I unfastened my trousers and stepped out of them. “So tell me what surprised you about tonight.”
“Your uncles.”
“You’d met Jeff and Ludo.” I realized it was only the week before, and I was startled at how much had happened in the intervening days.
“Don’t be dense, Mann. You know I’m talking about Tony and Bryan.”
“They seem to have accepted you.”
“Yeah, but that’s not….” He began undoing the shirt studs, piling them neatly on the dresser. “It’s how protective they are of each other.”
“That’s always been a family trait.”
“Along with answering a question with a question?”
“As you say.” I grinned at him, and then grew pensive, “It’s only in t
