Chapter: 1393

Simon cursed silently. "You two together now?" he asked.

Before Moses could answer, Effie's voice floated out from the room. "Simon..."

Both men turned sharply toward the door.

"My head hurts," she said, her voice lazy and drowsy. "Can you come help me?"

Simon went pale. Clearing his throat, he said carefully, "Effie, Moses's here at the door."