Page 100 of Lorcan
I shook my head.
She pouted.
“There’s extra broccoli.” Cody shrugged. “Even a bit of cheese sauce.”
Her ears perked. All were foods she was allowed to eat. Her favorite by far, though, was baby carrots.
I diced a piece of broccoli and added a dab of cheese sauce. This time, I made her sit patiently until I gave her the signal.
She still wolfed it down like she was starved.
Again, Genessa laughed. “She’s truly precious.”
“We were hoping you’d like her.” Cody placed his hand over mine after I’d sat.
“My feelings for her should have no impact.” Genessa winked. “But I think you made a very good selection.”
I was about to point out Mei had been the only rescue we’d looked at, but Cody squeezed my hand.
Ah. She’s telling Cody he did well in choosing me.
My insides glowed a little.
We ate the delicious food and made small talk. I was quite pleased with how the scalloped potatoes I’d prepared had turned out. I still eyed the pineapple with suspicion.
When we finished dinner, Cody and I cleaned up while Genessa sat on the couch with Mei’s head in her lap. The lovely woman rubbed the dog’s ears and crooned to her softly.
I eyed the chocolate mousse. “I’m so glad you don’t do Christmas cake.”
Cody gave me a horrified look. “Never. Oh my God. Never.”
“Glad we agree on that.”
He nudged my hip with his. “We agree on lots.”
We exchanged a sappy look.
“Is my mousse coming? Or are you two going to head to the bedroom for a little nookie?”
For the umpteenth time, heat raced to my cheeks. “Mousse.” I glared at Cody.
He merely smiled.
After we got to the living room, I handed Genessa her mousse. I gave Mei a little shake of my head.
She resettled immediately—clearly understanding she’d be turfed if she tried any funny business.
“All right, so I have some news.” Genessa sank her fork into the chocolatey goodness with the paper-light crust.
“News?” Cody sat beside her on the couch while I sat in the chair opposite.
I leaned forward.
“In the new year, I’m listing my condo for sale. That nice Crawford boy… Cadence? He’s going to take care of it for me.”
“Oh?” Cody appeared bewildered. Like he was totally unprepared.
“I’ve taken a room in the Good Life assisted living facility just down the street from here.”
