Her hand relaxed on the stem of her glass. Perhaps Mr. Echelon-Arnost was like her husband in hiding his cool demeanor until marriage. It was the safe route, after all. Had Freya known what she was walking into with Daniel she might have second guessed herself.

"You shouldn't." Freya responded as lightly as she could manage. "Some aren't as overjoyed with the fun of childhood as others is all."