Chapter 178: Roll the Dice

An osprey flew overhead, its powerful wings beating a slow rhythm as it crossed the darkening sky, the moon slowly taking the place of the sun. Morgan had taken her place on the dock, so she could get dinner prepared. Twenty minutes. That's all Lily said it would take. That is if she didn't screw it up. That was supposed to be impossible according to her assistant, but Jacqui knew if anyone could mess up a simple dish, it was going to be her.

As she carried the salad out to the patio table, everyone now gathered around it, including Sophia, Jacqui saw candles flickering in small, round, clear bowls. She glanced at her father who only shrugged. "I found them over by the patio bar. I figured we'd need light to eat by, unless, of course, it's that bad. Should I blow them out?"

With a roll of her eyes, she shook her head. "No. The meal came out just fine." She set the salad bowl on the table. "At least, I think it did."

Morgan smiled as he pushed himself out of his chair. "I'm sure it's fi