“What happened,” Aphrodite demanded of Sabina and Lily. Keep practicing and it will become second nature to dwell in a shadow. xxx He could tell the exact moment she fell asleep and he listened to her soft even breathing for a while before sleep dragged him under. He kissed the top of her head and stroked her hair and just held her, letting her cry out her fear. Through most of the dinner he remained quiet and thoughtful only speaking when a question was directed at him and in single word sentences. He obeyed and found it surprisingly easy to slip into the shadow but harder to keep his concentration focused enough to stay there for more then a few moments. He refused and she ‘Ordered’ him to leave and he fought off the order and refused her again.
