Synopsis

A delicate tension has developed between Marc and Irulan. What began as playful flirtation has blossomed into frequent companionship and increasingly intimate physical contact. Because Marc is her superior, Irulan struggles to articulate that their interactions are becoming excessive. Perhaps, she even finds herself wanting them to progress further. While she doesn’t find him physically attractive, his intelligence and humor offer a comfort, and she feels a pang of loneliness, missing Gabe. The