Lavender didn't care much for how Katie described Malachi and frowned, then actually placed her forehead down on the table, taking a deep breath after Cormac spoke. She was picturing this night to go so much better. Her friends would jump for joy that she had quit her job and was finally happy and in love. Moving on with her life.
"Mal's not an angel, nor is he anything like a client I use to sleep with. He's a very talented artist and I love him, he loves me, he loves Tru, he's not lying to me. That's all there is to it," she muttered into the table, but was loud enough to be audible. "And yes, you need a guy friend for your own sanity."