Tegan didn't look up. "I'm not really hungry."

"You still need to eat something." Lorian walked over to her. He reached out and pulled the book from her hands. His voice was softer than before.

"I'll have the servant bring it here. Eat at least a little."

Tegan asked him if he had eaten. Lorian took off his coat and sat down on the sofa across from her. He didn't mention that he'd already eaten outside, nor did he say anything about meeting with a lawyer.

At this moment, Lorian just wanted