Chapter 14
Dirk was in the dining room, laying out the meal on the sideboard, when he heard voices. He turned and saw Judas and Sugar enter. Sugar gave him a knowing glance, which was his cue to take his place at the table. After filling each plate, he slipped in the seat beside her, facing Judas.
Just as he expected, Judas’s eyes registered surprise.
“So, Dirk, tell me a little more about yourself,” Judas said as he spread his napkin in his lap. “Since you are apparently a part of this household, I should probably get to know you better.”
“I’m afraid my life would be a big disappointment to a man such as yourself. You wouldn’t find it interesting at all.”
“Possibly, but where are you from? Where did you go to school? Do you have any hobbies, any interests?”
Dirk looked up from his p
