The couple strode down the stairs with Sylvie by their side. Emeldia was entertaining Mikel's family in the lounge, but Matthias was also supposed to be there, so everyone was a tad bit nervous.
"I'll...go in first." Sylvie offered and strode on ahead of them. She didn't like this anymore than they did, but she was always better with handling Matthias.
"Maybe I should save him the trouble and stab myself with my silverware." Mikel puffed out his cheeks. He hasn't seen Matthias yet, due to Theodore's obsessive over-protection, but now that only a door stood between them it all suddenly felt very real.
Theodore wasn't paying much attention. He still felt numb; from the Catie scandal to almost killing his sister, Theo’s had a pretty busy day. Though he made sure to hid whatever tears that
