Eugenie looked great, her short spiky auburn hair edged with conservative blond tips and her face wearing a minimum of makeup. Must be Mr. Naturals influence. I gave her a hug and turned to meet Quince, who was sitting across from her.Okay, I could see the attraction. He had thick, honey-blond hair pulled back in a ponytail not unlike my own, and a green gemstone stud in one ear. He reached out a grasped my hand, shaking it firmly. Its great to meet you. Eugenie talks about you all the time.She talks a lot about you too, Quince. The man had no idea.He smiled and his blue-green eyes were almost enthralling. Most people call me Rand, but Eugenie likes my real name better than my nickname.After a half hour of small talk, I wasnt sure I liked Quince Randolph. He was drop-dead gorgeous, no question about that. But there was something off about him I couldnt quite pinpoint. He stared too hard when he talked to you, made my eye contact than a normal person. I tried to dig into his head a little but came up blank, which was weird, except Id done a heavy grounding ritual this morning.You know, I just noticed something. Eugenie had a funny look on her face. You guys have the same hair and eye colo. Id never realized it till I saw you sitting there across from each other.Maybe were very distantly related. Rand smiled.I doubt it, I said, frowning. I dont have much family. And if we were related, Id be pissed off that you have better cheekbones.
