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“You’re so sweet. In fact—” Annalisa frowned, and her head tilted. “Ah, just on time.”
A swooping sound rang out overhead, and we all looked up, even the yeti children, who went silent.
The gargoyle, Murtik, flew in and landed on the grass a short distance away, his gaze locked on Annalisa. His wings folded against his spine as he strode forward with enough bluster to make me wince.
Annalisa’s smile never wavered, though she did roll her eyes at Kate, who chuckled.
“There you are,” Murtik said, joining us, though his gaze was only for Annalisa. “I thought I might find you here.”
“What gave you that idea?”
He frowned, and his head tilted as if he couldn’t figure her out. “I work for you now, remember?”
“You do?” I asked.
“Tylik,” he said, bowing toward me. “Kate.” He took her hand and kissed it.
She shot me an eyebrow-raised look.
Annalisa’s smile dropped faster than a rock rolling down a hillside.
“Enjoy your meal,” she said to us without inflection. She pivoted and strode back toward the parking lot.
“Wait,” Murtik cried, half running, half flying/hopping after her.
She stopped on the path and turned to face him, her hands smacking on her hips. “I told you to remain at the shop.”
“I thought I could give you a ride back.”
Her hand jutted out, and her green orc face darkened. “And what am I supposed to do with my vehicle, leave it here?”
“I’m sorry.” His wings drooped. “You’re right. I’ve made a mistake.”
“I can’t figure out why I hired you.” Her grumble rang out.
“Because I make a great sandwich.” His wings fluttered gargoyle flirtation before settling back into the usual position.
“Not exactly,” she said. “I wanted a chance to get to know you better.”
“Of course you did,” Murtik said with a grin.
“And you know what I’ve discovered since then?”
He shook his head.
I cringed, waiting.
“I’ve discovered that while there’s definitely attraction between us, I don’t believe Iwantto like you, Murtik. You flirt with every female who comes into the shop.”
He stiffened. “I’m polite.”
Her hand lifted Kate’s way. “You kiss whoever you can.”
“Not on the lips.”
“Don’t you see what I’m saying?”
He shook his head, and from where I was sitting, he appeared stunned. She may be the first person to tell him what he needed to hear.
