"Darling, did you notice Frigga following Odin out the door? She actually looked as if she was taking pity on him. He's going to love that," I say facetiously with a laugh.

"No doubt, but forget about them. The rest of this night is all about you and me," he says.

"Then why don't we skip dessert here and go to your place for...well...dessert."

"You have read my mind. Shall we?" he asks as he stands and offers me his arm.

I take his arm with pleasure and in anticipation of what is yet to come of our night together.