Avi's pov Lorcan was the first to break the silence that enveloped us as he wanted to excuse himself. I caught a flickering look of hurt and pain on his face but it last for long that I even thought I was overthinking it. I was lost in thought of the next thing to do when Rafferty's voice brought me out of my thoughts. " Sorry, I need a moment with my brother. We have a meeting with the chiefs now so you wouldn't mind excusing is," he had a pleading look on and I almost bursted into laughter with his expression. Are they taking permission from me? I removed my hand from Treyton's grip and shook my head in understanding. " We will be back soon," he suddenly pecked my cheek and I playfully hit his shoulder. " Are you guys done acting lovey dovey?" It was Rafferty that interject

