Two things I learned a long time ago, Cate: Don't hold a grudge longer than it takes to work your way through a pan of brownies all by yourself, and don't begrudge someone an apology if they deserve it.

This seemed like one of those make-it-or-break-it moments where you have to consciously choose to do the right thing. Or be bad.

Chocolate is a kitchen witch’s secret weapon. It makes friends easily, soothes troubled spirits, and is conducive to romance. When nothing else works, go with chocolate.—Sadie Trevalyn’s Book of Kitchen Witchery

He looked like a Greek god. Jade’s thoughts snapped from togas to white sheets to sex in the span of two seconds.