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“Something on your mind, Mirra?”
“I thought you were on duty tonight.”
“I traded with Eurydice. Loquis wants me close by while our guest is here.”
She frowned when he mentioned the woman.
“You do not like her very much, do you?”
“How can you knowing what will happen to Von?”
He placed a hand on her shoulder. “I am worried about him too Mirra, but he has accepted his fate. We should support him on this. He needs us.”
“I wish we have never met her. I lost him Shuron. The moment he saw her, I lost him. I tried so hard, but it was never enough.”
He gathered her into his arms in comfort, “I am sorry.”