Trisha’s fears of meeting Kelan’s mom, Morian, were quickly alleviated. Instead of being upset at finding one of her sons in a compromising position in a public place, she turned out to be delighted. That was more than Trisha could say for Kelan. He growled, moaned, and groaned to no avail. Morian would not be turned away from meeting Trisha. She accompanied them to Kelan’s living quarters where, Kelan informed Trisha in no uncertain terms, she would be staying. If Trisha understood him correctly, he also made a veiled promise to finish what had been started in the corridor. Kelan finally excused himself to deal with some urgent business but not before sending his mother a furious glare. Morian simply ignored her son and waved him away with a mischievous smile. Trisha decided then and the

