A WHISPER OF ETERNIT

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since he had tasted food that was not warm and liquid. He had a sudden, unexpected yearning for a slice of dark brown bread and butter and a glass of goat's milk. What would happen should he attempt to eat solid food after such a long time? Would he be able to swallow it? Would it stay on his stomach, or would he vomit it up again?

What wouldTracy say if he appeared in her kitchen and asked to join her at her table? The thought no sooner crossed his mind than he was there.

"Oh!"Tracy pressed one hand over her pounding heart as he appeared before her. "I wish you wouldn't do that!"

"Forgive me. I will come in the door next time." "Thank you."

Dominic closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his nostrils filling with aromas he knew only from memory.

"Are you all right?"

He opened his eyes to findTracy staring at him, her brow furrowed. "Would you mind a guest for dinner?"

"Who?"Her eyes widened."You?"
He nodded.

"But… how? I thought you could only drink… you know." He shrugged. "I have a sudden craving for food."
"Really?That's odd, isn't it?"

"Yes, extremely."

With a shake of her head, she pulled another plate from the cupboard and set it on the table, along with a glass and silverware. "Sit down."

He did so, his gaze watching her avidly as she pulled pans and dishes from the oven and the cupboard. "We're having chicken, baked potatoes, and asparagus," she told him. "What would you like to drink?"
"Goat's milk."

She bit back a smile. "I'm afraid I'm fresh out.How about just regular milk, from a cow." "All right."

He watched her fill a glass with white liquid. Lifting it, he took a sip, and grimaced. He didn't remember