The gentle touch, the kiss, made her entire expression soften. "I do, but I'm not sure that's going to be a good idea for a while."

Nina felt her heartbeat jump with anxiety and she tried to calm it back down. She had no reason to believe this would go badly. Whatever happened, whatever they decided, she could handle it.

"But you might want one. Come on." She linked her arm with Geralt to pull him toward the cabin. Maybe the news would be better delivered if he had a drink in hand. Or if he was sitting.