I snap back from daydreaming to finishing our dinner, taking another deep breath in, and then nodding to him in thanks. He knew I needed him to help calm down. We have a deep connection with each other, even without us being marked. He knows what I am feeling, and I know what he was feeling as well. Like earlier today when I got hit by a ball of fire from losing focus to turn and check on him. Vincent was right, in an actual fight it could be life and death, and I needed to make sure that I kept my attention where it needed to be. We finish the meal and we all sat around the long table talking to each other. Due to the extra guests here at Ever Green we had our area elongated with additional seating at the table, so there was seating for up to 18 people, which was one more than we needed.