Ana squealed when she walked into the dining room and saw the tall, dark presence already sitting at the table. She raced towards him and threw her arms around him as he was beginning to stand. “Anastasia! Good to see you again! I trust you are well? Things got a little out of control, I hear and I hope that this evening finds you peace that you deserve.” he hugged her back, squeezing tight before releasing her. “I hope so too, will you be joining us this evening?” she asked, hoping that his strong presence would help ease the discomfort she knew Jennifer would experience with her mother-in-law. “Yes, I have been asked to join.” his eyes flicked over to where Jennifer stood talking animatedly with Lissa, before meeting Ana’s eyes again. “I wish to be her support tonight.” “I am so glad, she is starting to realize that she needs you, possibly even more than a friend. I don’t think you will have to wait too much longer.” Ana giggled, looking over at her friend. “Is there something you wish to tell me, Anastasia?”
