Chapter 20. Next to Normal

          "Where is she?" I demand from Lucas when I get home. I had been sceptical about hiring him because of his calm face and nice smile. Compared to Dan, he has an approachable face. I didn't think much of it then, but now that I have these messed up feelings for Aella, I don't want her to ever look at another man the way she looks at me. My men know better, but I can't say for my Angel.

       "In the bedroom Mr Hale." He looks at me, then immediately corrects himself. "Of course, she went to bed immediately after dinner."

      I know she had just fruits for breakfast and an alarming number of cakes, for lunch she requested pasta which made me happy. 

     "And dinner" I ask impatiently.

         "Chips and roasted chicken. She wanted wine, but I declined."

           "Good. She is not allowed to drink when she