Chapter 61

“Help me in the kitchen and we’ll get some booze and maybe a little food?” August pointed to the wide arched entrance leading to a darkly lit hall. “Come on.”

With his eyes on Xavier, Billy followed August across the room.

“Hey.”

Billy turned to see Xavier staring at him with vivid eyes. “Where you going?” Xavier asked, frowning.

“Oh, relax, Xavier,” August said, with a smile. “Billy is gonna give me a hand in the kitchen, while you two chat books or whatever.” He looked straight at Fabienne. “Take good care of Xavier.”

Xavier gave Billy a warm and tender look. “Don’t take too long,” he said, before returning his attention to the book Fabienne was turning in her lovely hands.