Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Jealousy and warnings

Chris didn't even notice when his shoulders stopped creeping up toward his ears. The breeze off the balcony cooled his skin, the food was warm and simple, and every mouthful helped push the tremor out of his hands. The taste of herbs and citrus replaced the bitter ghost of bad coffee. For a while he just ate, breathing with the rhythm of the wind and the faint clatter of silverware.