Had she shocked him? Delightful. The young always misjudged the old. She was proud of still being a sexual creature, and the years had done little to dull her urges.

"Yes, they don't seem to serve food here, just alcohol," Julianna said. "I should imagine that liquor is what fuels people to stay at the tables until their pockets are empty. I'll have to leave soon enough if this losing streak continues."

The wheel spun, and she forced herself to stop unstacking and re-stacking her chips. Devin was still in the 'maybe' column, and she wanted to see where that led rather than try to pick up someone because she was mildly aroused. On the other hand, it was her last night here.

Hmm.

"I'm going to retire to my room after this spin. Order a late dinner. Leave before I lose my shirt, as they say. Besides, I have a phone call to make."