Chapter 4

Elizabeth was almost hissing when she asked Caiden why he had agreed to see her mother.

“Because the middle of a party is not the time to make a scene,” he replied. “You know she’s quite capable of doing that, in a very politically correct way, if I’d told her to go fly a kite.” He winked at Elizabeth and was rewarded with a small smile.

The rest of the evening went much better. Caiden and Elizabeth danced, drank a bit more than they should have, and then decided it was time to leave.

When they got to Elizabeth’s place they were both feeling a bit giggly. She fumbled with her keys, trying to get the door unlocked. Caiden took them, opened the door, and escorted her inside.

Elizabeth carefully sat on the sofa, patting it to let Caiden know he could join her, which he did.

“So, did you have fun tonight?” he asked.

“Um-hum, once mother dearest left us alone.” Elizabeth shook her head. “I wish she’d do that on a permanent basis.”