Arden left Quinn sitting at the bar, mumbling about his broken heart and how he intended on getting even with Paddy. The whole thing seemed strange to Arden. Brandie Underwood did not strike him as the type to go after a jester like Paddy. She seemed more serious than that, more sober-minded, than one easily impressed with Paddy's brand of mischief. There had to be another explanation for why Brandie had dinner with the cluricaun that night.
After leaving Thirst, Arden decided to seek Kerry out and see what she uncovered without him that day. He couldn't deny the pull he felt toward the investigator's sister. The woman had spunk, determination, and grit. Arden just hoped those qualities didn't land her in some sort of trouble.
Turning the corner, he spotted Kerry walking on the other sid
