The Drifter. Kate Hoffmann

promise.”

      “I can trust you?”

      Charlie paused as he realized that Eve wasn’t talking about the dessert. “You can, Evie.”

      Satisfied, she fed him the mousse and waited for his reaction. He swallowed, then opened his mouth. “More, please.”

      “What do you think? Is it good?”

      “One more taste.”

      She scooped out another spoonful and waited. “Well?”

      “It’s very good,” Charlie said. “I like the combination. And it’s kind of fluffy so you could eat a lot of it if you wanted to.”

      “It’s made with tofu,” she said. “It’s a vegan alternative to white chocolate mousse.”

      “I hate tofu,” Charlie said. “But I like this. A lot. So maybe I have changed since the last time we saw each other.”