He knew how much succeeding at this meant to her, and if he had the final say, she’d get the simulators into the school. Unfortunately, he didn’t have that power, and the people who did might well look upon tonight as an excuse to deny Mandy’s request. However, there was something he could do and that was to tell her about the deal that he and Asa had entered into. Silently, he followed her into the den and guided her toward the big leather sofa. “While we wait for Catherine there’s something I need to talk to you about.” She stared up at him. Exhaustion dimmed her eyes. It had been a long, frustrating night, and he hated to add to it, but he was determined this time to come clean and clear the air between them once and for all. “Can’t this wait until morning?” He shook his head. “No, it’s waited too long already.” Luc joined Mandy on the sofa, but before he could figure out where to start, the sound of the front door opening and closing told him that once more fate was not in his corner.
