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can’t let yourself get run down.”
    “I’m managing.”
    “Sure you are. Everything but your health. How long have you been having trouble sleeping? Eating? Skye didn’t tell me, I can see that much. You’re pale, habitually so, and I’d wager you’ve lost weight–” Kate’s eyes squinted at her when she shoved the sleeve up again. “Is that Skye’s shirt?”
    Rhiannon smiled. “Yes. And I’ve only lost fifteen pounds The dreams are the worst. There’s barely a few hours left for sleep anymore and even then it’s difficult to rest.” But she’d slept like a baby in Skye’s arms.
    Skye came out of the kitchen and set a plate of plain toast in front of Kate. “Good morning, Katie darling. Here you go. It will help with the queasiness. Promise.”
    “And a good morning to you, Skye. You’re here early.”
    “Mmm. I am. Rhia rode in with me.” His hand caught Rhiannon’s.
    “Thanks.” Kate said and pinched off a piece of the toast.
    “You didn’t sleep much, love.” Skye turned to Rhia and kissed her lightly on the hand he clasped in his.
    “I slept better than I have in days. Everything ready for the breakfast crowd?” She brushed a strand of hair out of his eyes, lingering on the tiny scar there.
    “Just. Five more minutes on the biscuits. Beef stew is going up as the special.”
    “It’s going to be a day for it. It’s still raining.” She knew her eyes were dreamy, that Kate watched her with stunned curiosity, but she didn’t care. He leaned down, she reached up and met his mouth for another quick kiss before the day kept them away from each other.
    Skye smiled and left them to their conversation.
    Kate cleared her throat. “I guess I don’t have to ask why you’re wearing his shirt.”
    Rhiannon sipped her coffee. “Mmm. I guess not.”
    “I think my hair was singed from the heat wave.”
    “I imagine it will be a surprise to a lot of people.” Rhiannon glanced at the door when the bell overhead signaled the arrival of a customer.
    She followed Kate’s line of sight as Skye came out of the kitchen to take the order. His eyes caught Rhiannon’s. There was no mistaking the heat in his gaze.
    Kate sighed. “Not for long, if they get a glimpse of the way he looks at you. I guess there’s no point in my coming here to nag you about taking care of yourself. Seems Skye’s got it covered.”
    “Last night was the first night in months where I slept. Really slept. He’s good for me.” And there goes the phone. “I have to catch that.”
    “Well, I’ll let you get back to work then. You’re good for each other. If you do need something, call me. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help if you need it.” Kate finished her toast.
    Rhiannon nodded. “I know, and I will.”
    * * * *
    Rhia wiped down the bar, checking under-counter stock as she went, starting the process of preparing for the evening shift. The lunch crowd had thinned out to the usual two or three stragglers. It had been so busy at lunch, she and Skye had barely spoken to each other except to pass along orders. She’d felt his gaze fall on her when he’d come out of the kitchen. The same intense heat she’d found in his kiss, his touch the night before burned in his eyes this morning.
    He found little excuses to touch her, tucking a stray curl behind her ear, a brush of his fingers against hers as he took an order ticket from her. She hadn’t been able to ignore the whispers and curious stares over his attention. Rhiannon looked toward the door as a bell chimed the arrival of customers.
    Skye’s niece Allaina, a dark haired girl with pixie green eyes, walked in holding the hand of a tall man with mahogany hair and dark amber eyes. His stride was easy and confident, but there was an underlying aura of power surrounding him. Even if she hadn’t known the wizard, she would have recognized his element. Fire . The pair took seats at the bar.
    “Hi.” Allaina greeted her with a glowing smile.
    “Hello.