"A visitor? Are you expecting someone?" she asked and Stefan shook his head.
Stefan frowned slightly, clearly not expecting anyone. "Who is it?"
"I think you should come and see for yourself, sir," Martin said.
Ruby felt Stefan's fingers tighten slightly on her waist before he dropped his hands and straightened up.
"Alright," he said, his voice calm even though Ruby could feel the change in the air. "Tell him I'll be out," he said, thinking it was his uncle since he was the only one that always showed up that way.
"Yes, sir," Martin said before walking away.
Ruby looked at Stefan, searching his face. "Are you okay?" she asked quietly.
He gave a tight smile. "I guess we'll find out."
She reached out and squeezed his hand. "Whatever it is, you're not facing it alone, remember?"
He turned his head toward her, his unseeing eyes somehow still so full of emotion. "I know," he whispered. "Thank you, babe."
