She closed her eyes and sank a little in the chair. She would have wanted to bury herself.
'Oh no. He did it!'
The hall exploded into applause.
Quarin continued: “Honey, come and eat here, next to me. Of course, I'm taking Regina away with me today, so, everyone, say goodbye to her!"
She felt a wave of heat inflame her cheeks. She was sure she had gone red with embarrassment. Raessa, very happy, stopped applauding and roughly urged her, "Get up and go to him, you dumbass!"
She stood up and walked awkwardly, waving left and right, not actually looking anyone in the face. She felt like she was walking the path of shame.
He stood waiting for her, smiling brightly, and pulled her chair back when she arrived.
They sat down, amid the exultation of the room. He snapped his fingers to sum
