Chapter 20

In the weeks that followed, Twillow stayed with Kendrick in his mountain home. The first few days they seemed to be keeping their distance from one another. Kendrick would be gone most of the day checking out his territory or maintaining his garden. Twillow would pass the time however she could, reading, flying around, staying out in the garden, and other activities.

They did share meals together albeit they sat at opposite sides of the table. But it was usually how they spent most of their time in each other's company. Kendrick always did the cooking as it was his home and he was the only force able to prepare the vast quantity of food needed to satiate his massive appetite. His meals were simple, but filling and always tasted good.

One evening he had prepared a simple meal for them both.

"Um...Twillow? Your supper is ready." Kendrick announced in a gentle voice so as not to startle her.

The winged fae perked her head up from a book she was reading in her bed. Sitting on the end of