Cordyan turned to face him and Baylee fell into step beside her. "Well, getting back to our discussion about the rooming house…"
She waited, not making it easy for him.
"You mentioned the beds and the meals," Baylee said, "but you said nothing at all about the company."
She held her features straight for a moment, then let a smile curl her lips. "Actually, the company can be quite charming. When properly inspired, of course."
And Baylee smiled back at her, thinking of the future instead of the past for the first time in a long, long time. It was a good feeling.