Caldwell frowned and met the eyes, one at a time, of Feulliage, Aurora, and Gracelyn. He frowned and said, “If anyone was talking ill of me, I intend to know about it!”
Feulliage looked at Caldwell with some trepidation, and then she looked at Aurora, timid and helpless. Aurora stepped forward, took Caldwell’s hand and said, “Be at ease, my love. For once, your intuition has lead you astray. Let go of your anger. You are frightening this young girl.”
Caldwell looked down at her skeptically but said nothing. Seeing as she still had his hand, she pulled him gently towards the door. "Caldwell,” she said. “Let's go out for a walk."
Caldwell allowed her to lead him outside and the chime tinkled above the door as they left the store. Instead of going for a walk though, he led her to his car,
