”Why are you so careless?” Glenna heaved a sigh and could not refrain from asking, “Have both of you reconciled?”

“Us?” Deirdre was confused. “Who? Kyran and I? Haven’t we always been very good with each other?”

“But—”

“Glenna, come with me outside. I have something that I would like to talk to you about.”

Declan caught Glenna by surprise by interrupting her such that her words were stuck in her throat.

Deirdre was utterly confused. She could only feel Kyran’s grip on her hand growing stronger without his notice.

“Kyran, my hand hurts.”

Kyran loosened his grip abruptly after he was reminded by Deirdre and said gently, “I’m sorry.”

Deirdre shook her head smilingly and said to Declan and Glenna, “Why do you have to talk outside? It’s so cold outside. You should come inside and talk. It’s almost time for lunch anyway. Stay so you can have a taste of my cooking together.”

Declan said smilingly, “It seems that I came at the right time today. I’m in luck for a feast.”

“Yes.” Deirdr