Seaside Moors When there ain't a crack in the foundation

She twisted around when she heard him approach, long used to the habit of turning her head to the right.  Can I stop you? she asked, but it was with humor.  She didn't mind, despite the rough start to her day.  He wasn't bad company.

Erzulie took Solaire and Arcelia to the shore, Rosalyn said, though she doubted an explanation would be necessary. So I suppose I should enjoy the break.  Not much of a chance of that.  Not that their daughters were a burden - in fact, she wondered sometimes if such calm in their early weeks boded ill for later.