The three of them stood in silence.

After a long pause, it was Holly who spoke first. She looked calmly at Tegan and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Lorian has had too much to drink. Please take care of him."

Tegan was kind-hearted. She was never one to make things difficult for others. Moreover, she knew her place in Lorian's heart.

Tegan nodded and watched as Holly walked past. She had never been in a relationship, but she could imagine how deeply a six-year bond could be etched into one's h