They spent the rest of the evening laughing and talking over what was left of their meal, but a gnawing feeling kept pulling at Raine. She sensed that Samson's Locks was a powerful weapon, although she didn't know how, and in the hands of Virtra ... well ... Raine would rather not think of that at the moment. She just hoped that it wouldn't mean the destruction of her kingdom
"Are you well?" Bryce whispered into her ear, leaning close, startling her. "You appear to be lost in thought."
Raine shook her head. "'Tis nothing. Let us just enjoy the time we have together."
Bryce nodded, but Raine could see from the look in his eyes that he wasn't convinced.
"Well, we shall all retire for the evening," Colin said, interrupting their conversation. "After all, there will be lots to do on the
