"Oh, Merl." Audrey said, melting a little against him. She closed her eyes and nuzzled in close for a minute.
But then one of her employees came over with about a dozen questions and two emergencies in the kitchen. She stood up straight again, tension coming back to her spine.
"Sorry, babe, but I have to work." She leaned in and stole a kiss from his lips. "I'll see you in an hour. Enjoy the party! Go hit on Zelda."