Elowyn's eyes lit up with hope. At the same time, Soleia looked down at her now-empty hand, suddenly feeling the cold of the wintry night air in full force. It had been warm just seconds prior, heated by Orion's hold. But now, she was left alone once more while Orion reached for Elowyn instead.
Soleia couldn't help but feel her heart fall into her stomach. Even without the influence of the amethyst, it seemed like Elowyn was able to pull Orion back to her side ever so easily. Just one drop of her tear, one reminder that she was with his child, and he was hooked, a sailor charmed by the melody of a siren.
In comparison, what did Soleia have other than their crumbling marriage to hold Orion Elsher down? She wasn't with his child, nor did she have his heart.
Soleia was just debating whether she should step back and give these two people some space or if she should run and scream for Sir Ralph's help, when Orion suddenly spoke.
