Back in Brookesville, Noah sat in his villa. He hung up his phone and was visibly annoyed.

Gwynn was in the dressing room, adjusting her pearl earrings. Her voice was gentle.

"You were so happy to call Lorian just now. Why the long face now? Did he upset you again?"

Noah's anger subsided considerably when he heard Gwynn's voice. He walked into the dressing room and wrapped his arms around her waist.

Then, he leaned his face against her shoulder and sought comfort from her.

"Who else could