Chapter 22
“How is it that one person can change the entire focus of your life? How do all your interests, jobs, hobbies, and friends fall by the wayside, while you spend all your time thinking about only one thing?” ~Cyn
“You just left him there?” Alina asked with a sly grin on her face.
Cyn nodded. “I had to. It was taking all of my willpower not to purr like a cat and rub up against him.”
Peri snorted. “Could you say that again so I can record it? That’s about the dirtiest thing I’ve ever heard you say.”
“Did you plan to see him again?” Alina asked.
“I told myself I wouldn’t,” Cyn answered with a shrug. “And I actually didn’t see him for five decades.”
Peri’s eyes widened. “Wait.” She held up a hand. “Does this happen to be the same five decades that you requested a leave of abse
