When Kellen and Rhys came back out to join the group, Kellen's eye was a little red and puffy but only because he'd held himself back. He was holding onto Rhys like a lifeline, and anyone who glanced at Rhys and his eery brown eyes could tell he was fighting back his deep pleasure. He was a man who loved that his buff fiance found comfort in him, but he knew that Kellen would not appreciate him laughing at him.
Even if he wasn't smiling or laughing at Kellen, he wasn't an idiot. Rhys knew he was feeling sensitive and prickly right now. He loved his fiance too much to poke the bear, plus, there was too much that needed to be done as well.
Aunt Dina, Kellen's parents, Elder Ellis and the others were still gathered where Kellen and Rhys had left them, only now Brent was here as well and Sergei was standing next to him so awkwardly that even Kellen winced.
