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Okay. Yeah. That smile was creepy.
“Leonard,” Reuben said in a sharp voice, leaning over her. “I didn’t know you were coming.”
“Yes, I was kindly invited. It’s good to see you. Perhaps I can have a private word with Alejandro later.”
“He’s busy,” Reuben said as he stood. “Swap seats with me, baby.”
She moved into his seat gratefully. Alejandro did the same with Cat so they were sandwiched safely between the two men.
“Baby, do you need a drink?” He nodded at the wine and water on the table.
“I’ll have a white wine, please.”
Reuben nodded stiffly as Lucien turned to speak to the other person next to him.
“Are you all right?” she asked quietly.
“I don’t like him talking to you,” he told her. He poured her a glass of wine and put it in her hand.
Well. She guessed he often acted crazy. So it shouldn’t be unexpected.
“Yay. Now we get to talk.”
Turning, she blinked in surprise to find Cat sitting beside her. “Tell me what your favorite color is. And your favorite food. Ooh, ice cream?”
“Reuben’s is vanilla,” she told Cat.
“Pfft. No, it’s not. No one’s favorite is vanilla,” Cat protested.
Faith grinned. “That’s exactly what I said.”
“How are you doing?” Cat asked. “With Reuben.”
“Um, well . . .” She didn’t want to gossip. Or complain.
“It’s okay, you can tell me. I’m a vault.”
“He’s demanding, and he seems to think he gets to boss me around and that he’ll always get his own way.” Whoa. She’d just really blurted that all out, huh?
“Uh-huh, I get you, girlfriend. Alejandro is the same. But what you’ve got to realize is that they might think they’re in charge, but you have the power.”
Faith gave her a doubting look. She didn’t think she had any power.
“You do. Because, ultimately, they want you to be happy. Sure, they like to be in control, but they just want you safe and settled, because that makes them happy. Pick your battles. Sometimes, you’ve got to give a little to get something back. If there’s something you really don’t like, then you just have to change it. But like, subtly, and stuff. I’m not good at that part yet.”
Faith was kind of confused. Did she have any power?
Yeah, no. She didn’t see it.
“Also, we should be grateful. My friend, Immy . . . well, let’s just say that I’m glad I only have one man to deal with.”
What did that mean?
“I have to pee. Come with me.” Cat stood. Alejandro had left to talk to someone a few minutes ago, giving Cat a firm order to stay.
Faith knew the girl code, so she stood as well.
Reuben reached up and grabbed her hand instantly. “Where do you think you are going?”
