The party had begun to quiet as the early morning hours approached, and there were few guests that remained.

Renz watched Lena as she walked through the ballroom, heading towards the women's lounge. Her steps were tentative...a result of the soreness between her legs, no doubt.

He was astounded by how unaware of everyone around her she seemed to be. With every footstep, heads turned and eyes widened to admire her.

But his Lena, his innocent, sweet Lena, was completely oblivious.

He wondered when the day would come that Lena realized just how beautiful she was. And that day would be a challenge for him, for Renz realized that the...