Extracting the Bloodthread

"How is everything with Lena now?" Darius asked as he joined Xenia for lunch inside their tent.

Xenia released a sigh as she answered, "She's still confused, but I think she's a lot calmer now."

Darius nodded, "That's good. I still don't think that we should allow her to participate in the competition. This is too complicated."

Xenia's shoulders dropped as she agonized, "I really feel so bad for those two. Everything now depends on Amon. Let's just support both Bella and Lena regardless of their decision. They are mature women and I'm sure they will talk things out soon. I felt Lena's need to be with Amon… and I'm supporting it because she needs to talk to him and sort things out. She may not remember Amon, but her lingering feelings for the man are still there."