Melda Tári:
“Oh, now see, I don’t know about that. From what I gather, they’ve enjoyed all the time with Daddy. They might think that Mom is intruding on it.” She really did want to spend more time with them, and they deserved more time than she’d been giving them. But, she couldn’t resist a chance to be a smart aleck with Tristan. “You know rest is hard for me.”
❝ They have missed their Naneth, ❞ Came his hushed rebuttle as he stepped forth with out- stretched hands. ❝ as have I. ❞ He added, care- fully lowering his hands to her hips once she was within his reach. ❝ -- Thus, I know well that when they are woken from their nap by Y O U, they will be EXCITED. ❞ As for her final remark, he responded with naught but an arc- hed brow. ❝ Has it been so long that you have forgotten that I have ways of ensuring that you sleep, Melda Tári?? ❞
