Sweet, Lyne thought she could manage being without Zeidan and her feelings for him were just illusions. For the past few months, everything he had done had been considerate, practical, and caring, with his actions always careful. Why then did he not defend her during his discussion with Luana?

"I guess you didn't wait to watch till the end." She heard his voice right behind her and she could see his face show up from her shoulder through the mirror.

He must have read her thoughts and instead of annoying her, she smiled as if amused.

"I don't think I have to watch till the end to know now that...