494 Unexpected Hero

LERRIN

He was so busy keeping himself turned away from Suhle, he almost missed it when the shift began. He was so consumed with the sound of her voice, replaying it in his mind, that he almost didn't pay attention to the moment the mood began to turn.

Next to him, Reth muttered, "That's it!" then took a deep breath.

Lerrin didn't turn towards him because he would be able to see Suhle in the crowd behind Reth from this angle and he didn't want to. He'd looked at her reflexively when she started to speak—such a surprise, she hated the attention from a small group, let alone as many as this—and he'd been unable to tear his eyes off of her. He'd felt himself leaning, his entire body pulling towards her. It had taken physical effort to turn away and now he was afraid if he gave in, he'd never look away again.