"I have thought about that," Quen admitted. "I thought if I just went up to him and kissed him, then he'd have to figure it out. Even Merri couldn't read that another way, right? But then again, he's so enamored of you at the moment. Maybe it's not the right time." Surely Quenten wasn't a match for someone like Ari.
She laughed softly. "I'm very glad you came over, though. I feel better just having told someone."