Page 16 of Destined for Shadows
Lucas laughed. “Cardboard boxes taste better than Melena’s cooking.”
“This is true.”
“But something tells me Cori bringing you food is only part of the reason you’re being protective of her.” Lucas paused. “Is there any other reason?”
Bartol couldn’t get anything past his old comrade, but it wasn’t any of his business. “She is your wife’s friend. The last thing I want is for Cori to die on my watch, and Melena to come after me. I prefer my entrails to stay inside my body, the same as you.”
“A wise choice.” Lucas chuckled. “But you are only fooling yourself if those are your only reasons for helping a human. Be honest, Cori can be endearing…in her own way.”
“There is nothing more to it,” Bartol said, refusing to acknowledge the mixed emotions he felt on the matter.
“Try talking to Cori again,” Lucas suggested. “She needs you, whether she realizes it or not.”
Bartol didn’t know what to think of that. “Very well, I will.”
