I say, winking at him.“But, really now, go home,” he says. “I’ll stay to tidy up. Your belly is getting bigger than mine!” He rubs his beer belly, looks at it forlornly. “Except mine won’t ever go away.”I smile. “You know, they say losing the pregnancy weight is pretty tough as well.”“You’re youn...
His sea-green eyes narrow and his crow’s feet deepen.“Are you telling me or asking me?”I flash him a quick smile. “We’ve talked about it before, and I’ve made up my mind. I’m moving to Melbourne, and I’m going to apprentice for Tina Azume. She’s already granted me an interview.”Dad gives me a slo...
Slowly his face comes into focus, and I see the same face that stops people on the streets, only harder. I see the same eyes that could be mistaken for a wolf’s in the night, only darker. I see the same lips, perfect for kissing, only thinner.He takes my face, a little frantic, a little rough, cu...