If you think of anything at all, will you let me know? I-" he took a deep, shuddering breath, interlocking her fingers with his. "I just don't want anything to happen to you. Please."
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A small smile spread on her lips at his teasing but his concern for her is what warmed her heart the most. She knew she'd have to tell him, not about the letters -- no that would be easy. She'd show them as soon as they got home. It was the other thing she had been holding back from talking about...
Alex's ears went pink at the name, twitching in happiness despite the news. He remembered what Vanya and Ian had told him - that he needed to talk to Ren.
He knew they were right, but was it a good time? Ren had her father to worry about now - and the thought of him sobered his mood in an instant.
"Sounds good," he agreed with a nod and a gentle squeeze of her hand. "Should I go straight to your room after? Or...?" Alex trailed off as a different voice began singing, dragging his attention unwillingly back to the stage. Another woman stood there now, front and center.
Ren had been to more plays, performances and operas than most. The moment Alex turned as the music started again, she looked too and saw the Understudy.
She shook her head and furrowed her brow. “Something is wrong. Ivy’s understudy is on stage.”
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"Of course, love. I have two letters so far. I've kept them in case I needed them for more clues. I'll show you when we get home."
He knew they were right, but was it a good time? Ren had her father to worry about now - and the thought of him sobered his mood in an instant.
She shook her head and furrowed her brow. “Something is wrong. Ivy’s understudy is on stage.”
A fear began to gnaw at her. It could have been