Stone Circle won't hide her under a bushel, no

Day winced as well at Valette's explaination, more because of how he imagined Amber would take it than for his own sake. When she excused herself and stumbled away, Day moved quickly to place a kiss on Valette's cheek.

"She's a little shaken up right now," he said in a low voice, so that it would not travel to his mate's ears. "Thank you for catching me up, and for coming to meet Amber," he added, trying to convey all that he did not have the time or inclination to say. That this was not her fault (not exactly), that he'd catch up with her later. "I better go make sure she's okay."

He moved to bump her shoulder before trotting back toward his mate, concern evident in his stance as he brushed up against her side.