It’s the Night of Winter Lights.
Heedless of the holiday, the Commander of the H’Aren fortress, Captain Toryn Torhdhar, seems to find his satisfaction in work.
Such occurrence hardly surprises his Orderly, Saebastyn Hyago, even though the young Lieutenant has spent a silent, aching decade wishing his superior officer would pursue pleasure elsewhere - specifically in his arms. But as the evening continues, nothing about it meets Saebastyn’s expectations. Will the Lieutenant see his secret desires realised, or his heart shattered?