Lamb, beef, and pork, to Minox’s nose. That was highly unusual. “Is something special happening tonight?”“Not that I’m aware of,” Nyla said, hanging her coat.Ferah came into the cloakroom, still wearing her Yellowshield vest. “Minox!” she said, her face bright and warm. “Your friend is so charming!”“His friend?” Nyla asked.“I’m at a loss,” Minox said.“Charming, handsome, and no marriage bracelet,” Ferah said. Nyla’s interest perked up, and she brushed past Ferah to go to the sitting room. Ferah laughed, and looked at Minox again. “You look horrible. What happened?”“Constabulary work,” Minox said. “What friend is this?”“Joshea,” Ferah said. She raised an eyebrow. “He said you invited him here.”Joshea was here? That was surprising. Though it was accurate, Minox had told him to come. He never expected he would call so early. “No, of course. It has been a trying day, is all.” He passed the newssheets to Ferah. “Leave those on the back stoop for me.
