"We've been close since our first year. Pretty much inseparable. If not for her I would've starved to death years ago." Not because of financial matters, but because Fallon burnt water whenever she tried to cook. "I'd do anything for her, no questions asked."

Fallon was tempted to ask if he saw Lachlan when she was brought in, but didn't know how to address him in the current situation. Presumably, if he were nearby he at least knew she was brought in with someone. Unless Lachlan was dead and they just weren't telling her. No, Malou wouldn't have agreed to that.

"It's better that you came now. Between the healers, the ministry, and Malou this is the first time I've been alone all day." It almost sounded as though she was implying their cuddling was indecent, like she should be ashamed. To which she quickly added, "you wouldn't have been able to get a word in unless you shouted over the masses."

The letters couldn't be as embarrassing as he thought. In fact, had she not gone missing he likely would've had a check in letter or two on his desk. "Being anxious for the wellbeing of your fiance isn't embarrassing. I'm just surprised no one collected them to read."