"Spell?" She grinned, then laughed as he kept making even more of a mess. She had to admire his gusto and his ability to place his stomach over his dignity.

"Now you're saying I'm a witch? Vampires compel people but witches cast spells. Maybe I slipped a potion into your drink at the restaurant." She sipped more of her coffee and watched out of the side of her eyes as he continued to eat. She was very full and could not handle more than three bites of her dessert. She decided to offer it to him when he was done with his own.

It made no sense, how comfortable she felt with him. She teased and flirted without worry, something about his demeanor and the sweet look in his eyes making her feel like she could do just about anything and not be judged. It was amazing.