ons？〃
〃Oh； I managed；〃 he said with a coy grin。
Chloe's excitement was genuine。 〃They've only had the dining room open a
few months。〃
〃You haven't eaten there yet； then？ I was hoping I'd be the first to
take you。
〃You are；〃 she said and tried to get a handle on her breathiness。 〃I
usually eat in； remember？ No； I haven't eaten at the Court； but I've
wanted to。 I heard that the dining room is gorgeous and the food
incredible。〃 She arched a brow。 〃You are hungry； aren't you？〃
Ross smiled。 〃Since we're dining in style； I'll try not to paw through
the pitd。〃 He tossed his head toward the door。 〃Let's go。〃
The drive to the farm took them in a large U； from one fingertip of
land； back to the mainland； then out to the other fingertip。 Their
conversation was light； in contrast to the heavy darkness that had
fallen。 Even the moon had disappeared behind gathering clouds。
Chloe was vitally aware of Ross。 His strapping presence filled the car
and her senses； adding to her excitement。
Farmington Court was on the outskirts of Newport。 Without any help from
Chloe； Ross found the place with ease。
〃How did you find out about the Court？〃 she asked when the farm appeared
on a gentle rise ahead。 〃Not many people know about the dining room
here。 Not many outsiders； that is。 It's a well…kept secret。〃
His smile reflected the bright lights of