Collar and Leash

Asher smiles sadly, Nathaniel's words a small glimmer of hope. But Anita's already almost ensured nothing can happen between them; to have a chaperone forced upon him, to never be alone....Asher can only hope Anita's visits to the bar are few and brief. He moves away from the door, still in earshot but far enough away that he can dart down the stairs to the bar should Anita leave Nathaniel.