Page 78 of Shadows of Eternity

“Liable to get trampled in the rush,” her father muttered dryly.

Leia had eyes only for Rohan as he patiently signed programs and posed for dozens of selfies with young girls, teenagers, and grown women of all ages. Every now and then, he looked in her direction and shrugged. She grinned at him, knowing this was his least favorite part of the night. Once, she had asked him why he didn’t like it and he’d replied that it was hard, being surrounded by so many beating hearts.

Finally, the last admirer drifted away and Rohan strode toward her. “Mom, Dad, this is Rohan. Rohan, this is my mother, Cynthia and my father, Brian.”

“Pleased to meet you,” Rohan said, shaking Winchester’s hand.

“You were wonderful!” Cynthia gushed. “I’ve never seen anything so colorful and inspiring. I’ve seen Indians … or do you prefer Native American?”

“Indian is fine.”

“As I was saying, I’ve seen Indians dance in movies, but this … Well, words fail me.”

“I’m glad you enjoyed the show. Leia said something about going out for drinks.”

“Sounds like a prime idea to me,” Brian said. “We’ll follow you.”

Rohan opened the car door for Leia, then rounded the car and slid behind the wheel. “Your parents seem like nice people.”

“Oh, they are. You wouldn’t think my mother would be the type to be star-struck,” Leia said. “I mean, she rubs elbows with famous movie stars all the time.”

“Well, I’m glad she enjoyed the show.”

“She’ll be talking about it for weeks.”

Ten minutes later, they pulled into the nightclub parking lot. Her parents pulled into the slot beside them.

Cynthia took Leia’s arm as they walked toward the entrance. “He’s even more handsome than you said,” her mother whispered. “He’s like Redford and Newman and Harrison Ford all rolled into one.”

“He’s sexier than all three,” Leia said, laughing.

Inside, a hostess led them to a table. Five minutes later, a waiter came to take their order.

“How long are you staying in town, Mr. Winchester?” Rohan asked.

“We’re leaving in the morning. And since you’re almost family, you might as well call me Brian.”

“In the morning?” Leia asked. “I thought you had some time off?”

“I did,” her father said, “but I got a call late last night. One of the security guards at the studio took sick and I’m taking his place for a few days.”

“But we’ll have to get together again real soon,” Cynthia said, smiling at Rohan.

“Well, you made a hit with my Mom,” Leia remarked later that night, at home.

Rohan shrugged.

“I think my Dad likes you, too.”

“He seems like a solid guy.”And suspicious as hell, Rohan thought.

“I can’t wait for you to meet my brother.” Leia kicked off her heels and ran her fingers through her hair. “I haven’t seen him in months.” Smiling at Rohan, she said, “You were wonderful tonight.”

“Thanks, love. I danced my heart out just for you.” He groaned dramatically. “I could use a back rub.”

She quirked a brow at him. “Is this your sneaky way of getting me into bed?”

“Did anyone ever tell you that you’ve got a suspicious mind?”

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