Della leans into Lucas’s lips with a gentle caress. She is content with her life for the first time in a while. She is falling in love with Caroline and Lucas, and the two are willing to share. Her happiness is short-lived when Henry walks into the workshop. Henry clears his throat when he sees his sister entwined with her suitor. Della giggles. “Didn’t mean to interrupt.” The tone in Henry’s voice implies that he is anything but. “Della, I just found something interesting. I need you to come back with me.” Lucas takes a threatening step towards Henry. “She shouldn’t leave. I can’t protect her if she ventures into Merryville proper.” Della places her hand on Lucas’s shoulder. “I’ll be fine. My brother will be with me.” Lucas looks at the hand on his arm, his face softens. “A

