Chapter 67. The Necessary Arrangements

They spent the day in each other’s company discussing various aspects of her upcoming projects and Adam surprised her with his keen insight into some of the more nuanced aspects of her work.

The sprawling mansion with extensive grounds that had been commissioned by the gorgons, for example, sparked an enlightening debate regarding what surfaces and materials could be used as nothing in the slightest bit reflective could be used in their decor or construction of the building.

Allen had joined them close to teatime and brought them an update on the people held in the cells after this morning’s insanity at breakfast.

“Alpha, are you intending on questioning them today?” Allen asked as he laid his notebook on the table.

Adam shook his head as he stared out across the garden from their position on the porch.

“No. I’m worried that I might not be able to control my temper if I confront them too soon. It seems I’ve been a little...I don’t know, ‘off it’ today,