When he turns to me, everything shifts—even his tone is gentle. “Can I get you anything?”
“No, thanks.” I don’t know why I feel shy all of a sudden. “Dinner was fantastic. I think that’s the best steak I’ve ever had.”
We finally got an order from Rioz, and I completely understand now why he was so pissed I ruined two of his dinners from there—although, I think he forgave me for the first one.
Ollie gives my hand a pull. “We were just going to check on Chartreuse.”
A small grin lifts Spencer’s lips. “I’ve heard about this frog. Would you mind if I said hello as well?”
“I guess.” Ollie shrugs, charging ahead of us towards the bedroom we share.
Spencer catches my arm. “You sure you’re okay? You seem tense.”
He has always been so observant of everything I do. Forcing a smile, I shake my head. “I’m okay… just getting over everything. I think Ollie’s having a little adjustment period.”
His brow furrows, and he looks in the direction the little boy went. “Does he know about what’s happening? About his dad, your eye—?”
“I’m not sure how much he knows, but he knows enough.”
Spencer seems genuinely concerned, and my heart melts a little more. Damn him. How can he be so wonderful and so infuriating at the same time?
“Perhaps we could take him to the zoo tomorrow. If you’re available, of course. I was thinking, he has that frog. He might enjoy seeing the amphibian exhibit, and it’s been all over the news about one of the koalas having a cub.”
Shaking my head, I smile. “You read my mind. I actually suggested it to him just now in Courtney’s room.”
“It’s a date. We can leave after breakfast.”
We start after Ollie, and I pause. “Just… if you were wondering, I got the job. I’m on the roster, so I’ll have to work my way into the schedule. They said I should start getting calls next week.”
“Congratulations. I’m not surprised. You’re excellent at your work, although I do wonder what this means for me.”
Pressing my lips together, I wonder what will happen if I say he has to find a new massage therapist.
I don’t.
“I’m here for you as long as you need me.”
His expression shifts ever so slightly. He’s not the only one in this duet… dual? Tracking the other’s every facial quirk.
“It’s possible I won’t require your professional services much longer.”
“Just let me know.”
“I will.”
The temperature?
??s rising in the hall, but like a good little cock-blocker, Ollie tosses cold water all over it. “Are you guys coming or what?”
Chapter 24
Spencer
“Turtles can live to be 150 years old!” Oliver shouts, bouncing on his toes as he looks over the wooden fence surrounding the ancient tortoise exhibit.
“Heaven help them,” I tease.
Joselyn leans into me and whispers. “You know he’s happy when he’s talking too loud and jumping around. It’s his tell.”