Chapter14: We Have to Do Something

*Canaan* Several days have passed since Bexley first arrived at the castle. I’ve been trying to talk myself into visiting with her, but it’s been too difficult. The more time that slips away, the more desperate the situation becomes. Finally, I decide I have to bite the bullet and do something. She can’t get to know me if I never see her, and while Ellison and the others tell me she asks about me, I haven’t seen her in person in far too long. It’s time to remedy that, so I’ve called in the experts. “Ask her questions, but don’t be too nosy,” Olive suggests. “Take an interest in her, but don’t pry.” “And compliment her,” Naomi offers. “But make sure it sounds genuine.” “Don’t mention her boobs, though. No girl wants to hear a guy thinks she has nice tits. It just makes us feel like meat,” Olive insists. “I would never—” I begin, but then I decide it’s better to just nod along. “Fine. What about a gift?’ “Get her a gift based on something you know she likes, like a special interest.” Nao