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“Immensely.”

Before I can respond, Ethan approaches.

“Hey, Calla.”

“Hi, Ethan.”

He glances at Morpheus, then smiles at me.

“I was wondering if you’re free Saturday night. There’s a new restaurant on Royal Street I’ve been wanting to try.”

Morpheus steps closer.

Very close.

“She is unavailable.”

I close my eyes.

Here we go.

Ethan blinks.

“Sorry?”

“Saturday evening,” Morpheus clarifies. “And every evening thereafter.”

“Morpheus,” I warn.

He slips an arm around my waist.

“She has already agreed to spend her evenings with me.”

I look up at him.

“I have?”

His grin is positively sinful.

“Have you forgotten how enthusiastically you kissed me last night, darling?”

My cheeks burst into flames.

“Morpheus!”

Ethan’s eyebrows shoot up.

“Oh. I didn’t realize you two were together.”

“We are,” Morpheus says. “We are lovers.”

My eyes widen a moment and then I force a smile.

“Sorry, Ethan. I should’ve mentioned it.”

“No worries.”

He retreats with impressive speed.