Orsa “How was it?” I asked, unable to resist. Asha’s eyes sparkled and she had a glow about her that was undeniable. Her and Arum had emerged from their chambers a full day after their wedding night, just about managing to join us for dinner. “He didn’t just break my heat – he broke the bed.” I choked on my lamb, almost guffawing. She shook with silent laughter next to me and I swallowed my food quickly, my body shaking with my own mirth. “What’s so funny,” Lucien asked, walking in with Kai who sat opposite me. “Absolutely nothing,” Asha replied, while I looked down at my plate, still shaking. Eli was deep in conversation with Arum, but Leela looked over at us quizzically from beside him. I checked to see that no one was looking, and I made a lewd motion with my hands, thrusting my

