After the meal, Pax and Wolf took their leave, and Snow, Smoke and Shadow dragged Ren upstairs.
Fang was very conveniently left with Sylvia – exactly as he wanted. The little snake wound herself around his wrist and Fang walked into the study, knowing that the three furballs would keep Ren busy and more likely than not, they would lull him into sleep sooner or later! So Fang wasn't worried about that at all.