The other's watched in amusement and disbelief as Lireal danced like there was no tomorrow, her laughter filling the room and her movements becoming more and more daring. But as the night wore on and the alcohol continued to flow, Lireal's movements grew more and more frenzied, her eyes wild and desperate. It was then that the bartender noticed the way she kept glancing around the room, searching for something, someone. He couldn't help but wonder if she was looking for her mate.
Eventually, exhaustion caught up with her, and Lireal collapsed onto a nearby couch, breathing heavily. She didn't know how much time had passed since she'd last glanced at the clock, but it was well past midnight now. Her heart was still racing, her skin flushed from the alcohol and the exertion. She felt a warm
