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grimaced at the weary expression on both their faces, feeling guilty for causing their exhaustion.
    Cale had lasted a little more than fifteen minutes after Alex left before calling Marguerite in a panic, begging her to come help him. That was after managing to produce two burnt fish dishes and one sauce that had bubbled over, caught fire, and made one hell of a mess on the grill. He hadn’t known what else to do. Feeding the customers nasty, burnt food and letting Bricker twist their minds so they left thinking they’d had the best meal ever was bad enough, but burning down Alex’s restaurant was another.
    He’d called Marguerite. As it had turned out, she and Leigh were in town for dinner and a movie and were only ten minutes away. The two women had headed over before he’d even finished explaining the situation.
    However, it hadn’t been Marguerite who had ended up saving his bacon, but Leigh. He’d learned at the wedding that she owned a restaurant but hadn’t realized she could cook too. She could. She’d taken his place tonight at the head chef’s station and manned it like a pro. Cale and Marguerite had alternately backed her up when necessary as she scrambled to catch up with theorders, and spent the rest of their time controlling the minds of the cooks in the kitchen as well as the waiters and waitresses, who were continually popping into the room with orders. They’d kept them from noticing what was happening and calling to tattle to Alex. It seemed, however, while they’d prevented anyone’s calling out, Alex had called in. Fortunately, a quick read of Bev’s mind told him that she hadn’t said anything about the help he’d had here tonight.
    “Well then,” Marguerite murmured, snapping her phone shut and getting to her feet as Leigh stood up. “I guess we may as well head home.”
    Cale stood at once and moved to hug each woman with gratitude. “Thank you for your help.”
    “You’re welcome,” Marguerite murmured as he stepped back. She then smiled wryly, and added, “I’ll see if I can find someone to take your place tomorrow night.”
    Cale thanked her again. He then hesitated, his glance moving to Bricker as the younger immortal stood. “Would you mind—”
    “Certainly,” Marguerite interrupted. “The enforcer house is on our way. We’ll drop Bricker off.”
    “I’ll get our coats,” Bricker offered.
    Cale murmured his thanks and watched as the man headed out of the room.
    “Cale.”
    He shifted his gaze back to Marguerite to see a troubled look on her face. After a sigh, she said, “I think it may be best if you tell Alex the truth about your lack of cooking ability as soon as you can. Perhaps not untilshe gets to know you a little better, but don’t leave it too long. A relationship started on lies has a shaky foundation.”
    Cale nodded solemnly, knowing she was right. As immortals, they had enough secrets to overcome to enjoy a relationship. Unnecessary lies just added to the burden. “I will.”
    “Here’s yours,” Bricker announced, appearing at the office door. He was wearing his own winter coat and holding out Cale’s. “So are you heading to a hotel or something? ”
    “Or something.” Cale accepted the coat, and then glanced around to see where Alex had put his suit jacket earlier. Spotting it on a coatrack in the corner, he grabbed it and tugged first it, and then the winter coat on before turning to urge Bricker and the women out of the office.
    “Do you need the address?” Bricker asked, pausing in the doorway and forcing Cale to a halt as well.
    “What address?” he asked warily.
    “To the new La Bonne Vie,” Bricker said dryly and shook his head. “Don’t bother trying to keep secrets for a while. Your mind is an open book at the moment. Alex is definitely the one.”
    “I think he realizes that, Bricker,” Marguerite said dryly, taking his arm to urge him forward so Cale could get out of the room. “And I have already given him the