I got home and found Cael at the kitchen counter with a glass of water and his phone, scrolling through something. He looked up when I walked in.

"Get dressed," I said. "We're going out."

He looked at me for a second. "Out where?"

"Somewhere that isn't this apartment." I loosened my tie. "You've been inside for days."

He set his phone down slowly. "You don't have to take me anywhere Mr Rhen. That's not part of—"

I looked at him. "Get dressed Cael."

Then he pushed off the counter and went to the bedroom.

We went to a bar in the west side of the city. Low lighting, good...