Page 45 of Tempting Fire

“That is not healthy,” Drake admonished.

“She needs to gain weight,” Evie reminded him. “Look at her. She’s still skin and bones.”

Chloe flinched and hunched over.

“Way to go, Evie.” Drake came over and put his arm around Chloe. “You look gorgeous. You always stood out as the most attractive Avery girl.”

Evie and Chloe laughed. It was an old joke since all of the Avery girls looked alike, then there was the fact that Zoe and Chloe were identical.

“I vote for pizza too. Extra cheese,” Evie chimed in. Drake looked thoughtful, then turned to Chloe. “Is there someplace local, not a chain?”

“What changed your mind big guy?”

“Karen’s not around. I’m being supportive to her nutritional needs right now, so we’re eating healthy things. But yeah, if we could order pizza, a steak, a fully loaded baked potatoes, some chicken wings and ice cream, I’m in.”

Chloe’s stomach growled. She wasn’t sure if it was in hunger or protest.

“Zarek keeps menus in a drawer in the kitchen.”

“Oh yeah, Chinese food too,” Drake mentioned.

Evie rolled her eyes.