He spoke low and softly, and Jane was drifting, a bubbling sensation coursing over her.

"Isn't it time you were in a meeting? Come on, off you go. I can cope with Wil," she urged.

Gabriel held her gently and told her, "There's no need for haste. I'll leave you and Wil first and then attend the meeting."

Jane pushed him away. "No, you just made your stand at the company. If you quit work for private matters now, it's guaranteed to infuriate Grandpa. I can handle this. Just go.".

"Okay, thanks for going out of your way. What do you want to have for dinner? I'll make it myself,"...