Harun sang half a dozen more songs before finally bowing out, to cheers and cries for more from everyone in the room. He only laughed and shook his head, then came back to sit next to Kelwyn. Elania, still at the table, got up as he sat down. “I’ll leave you two to it. And Kelwyn? I’m putting in a bet with Belak. I give it less than a year.” She winked at him, then was gone into the crowded room.
Harun blinked after her. “What was that about?”
Kelwyn felt his cheeks heating again. “Nothing.” As Harun settled into his seat, Kelwyn had to ask, “How come I never heard you sing before?”
Harun looked down at the table and let out a soft sigh. “Performing reminds me of things I’d rather not recall.”
“Oh. I’m sorry. It was beautiful, though.”
“Thank you.” Harun looked at him for a long time,
