With a task at hand, Noreen filled a glass with warm water and placed it within Leonel's reach. "I'll fetch her. Maybe it's time to settle things."

Stepping out, she summoned Anika.

Anika, a mix of nerves and anticipation, eased the door open and stepped inside. Her voice trembled slightly. “Leonel, we—"

He observed her in silence.

Drawn to him, Anika moved closer, an impulse she couldn't resist.