Even chatting in the park has its dangers, but Demetri knows he can laugh off any rumours that start because of that. Mocking the curse obliquely by pointing out that Siren Cove's prominent citizens had a duty to their fair town often worked.

"Family?" He looks the way that Fabrice came from and where he was heading. "Don't tell me Moira has you watching movies all night the same June wants with me?"