Jace, also mildly surprised, glanced at his daughter before he Laughed and shook his head. "It seems my daughter is eager to start her married life with you."

Claudia blushed furiously, struggling for an appropriate response. She quickly changed the subject. "I'm famished."

Seeing his daughter's bashfulness, Jace chuckled. “Let's eat."

The three of them then settled down at the table.

Bennett took the seat next to Claudia, his mild, woodsy scent filling her senses. She stole a glance at him, only to find him already looking her way. “What would you like to have?"