Sensing her gaze, Valerian slowly turned toward her with narrowed eyes.
Then, with utmost seriousness, he pointed at his own topaz eyes with a paw before pointing that same paw at the young woman.
The message was clear: I'm watching you!
Geneveive's heart instantly melted.
He's adorable!
Far from intimidated, she found herself resisting the urge to walk over and scoop him into her arms.
"Come now, Magus Constantine," Esmond said as he put his arm around Adam's shoulder and guided him to the table. "You've already met Channing and Genevieve."
Adam turned to the old scholar, enjoying a glass of wine by the fireplace, and offered him a nod. "Professor Oakley."
"It's nice to see you, Magus Constantine." Channing raised the glass toward him.
"Let me introduce you to the rest of the team," Esmond continued.
He stopped before a young man with short blond hair — almost a stubble on the head — and blue eyes. Though he appeared lean, he radiated surprising strength and vitality.
