How could Felix resist such a gracious invitation? The promise of tea, the perhaps, left him faintly bewildered, though. Really, Felix had expected a short walk, a shut door, and an immediate ravishing. Generally, men who wanted to take him to bed weren't as interested in talking to him as Valentine seemed to be. How perfectly unusual; he was on uncertain ground.

Felix gave Valentine a thoughtful look, then inclined his head, and followed the other man's lead out of the restaurant.