Love Birds Serialization “Dear Mrs. Macchiato, please—sit here. It is by far the most comfortable of seats.” Maurice gestured with a smooth flourish and extended a guiding hand toward a plush red velvet loveseat, its gilt trim gleaming faintly, its cushions indulgently overstuffed. The room, though modest in size, was stylishly appointed—a delicate balancing act … Continue reading Chapter 4 Rumor and Song