Kantagan brooded in his corner. Roxanne's desire to accompany them was certainly legitimate, but it was not going to make their lives easier. What would be his reaction in the event of a problem? Even if he found her rather solid, he did not know what attitude could be hers in a delicate situation. If she panicked, they'd probably be crippled by her presence, but since he couldn't help it, he went back to watching the traffic.

" We arrived !

Roxanne checked her watch. It was nearly one o'clock and they were outside his hotel.

"Let's eat somewhere nearby, and you can go and rest, dear Roxanne. Our little...