"You sound like Xavier. But I understand…" Hallec said and then a smile stretched his lips. "You might want to leave before people get the wrong idea," he said. Cole arched an eyebrow at him and Hallec laughed. "Wow… I didn't even know you can do that.""Do what?""Make a joke," Cole said, causing Hallec to chuckle. Before going back outside to join Ash. he took another flight of stairs to the uppermost deck. There was only one room spanning the entire floor and he walked to the double door. Pushing them open, he peered inside. The bedside lamp was put on, and it illuminated the open floor room. Isabelle's sweet, lavender scent, filled the room, and the mix of it with the warm, and woodiness of the decor, made him inhale deeply. He walked inside and went to kneel by her side, watching her sleep. He lowered his face and touched his lips to hers. "Come to bed," Isabelle whispered against his lips. "I need to take care of something, give me a few minutes, okay?"Kay… but hurry back,
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