FOUR

" Kathy, this is the former president of the Alcolytes Triad, Helios Jake Andreadis. " - Yuri kept his gaze on his fianceé as he spoke.

All but one officer of the Alcolytes Triad was present to greet them, the three pairs forming a half circle in the private hallway that only high-ranking members of their club had access to.

" Helios, this is my fianceé Kathy. " - Yuri managed to keep his tone polite, but his form was rigid with tension as he kept an eye for any sign of discomfort from Kathy.

If it had been up to him, he would have taken her straight to her room. The introductions could have waited. She was his first priority, and knowing how sheltered her existence had been, he had wanted to give her time to adjust to her new life. But when he had broached the idea.

" Are you ashamed of me? " - Kathy ask when she only blinked.

And so here they were now. Kathy was gazing at Helios pensively. He was about to ask her when he heard her murmur.