"I hope so."

Honestly, this was no way to idle away the shift. Valyn shook his head. "Ancestors, I didn't mean to bring the mood down like that. I have a great deal on my mind and I'm afraid I spoke without thinking. but it's too pretty a day to think about things like that." His smile returned, ever elegant and charming, regardless of company.

And he wondered why Shana was always in a jealous fit.