Asher glanced up from the floor, fixing Johanna with a long hard stare. "We're not a rich family. I'm practically the only member of the Thyne family that I know of. My parenst gave me up a long time ago. Times were hard for the poor." A pointed sarcasm leaked into his tone. "I'm sure you understand."

He fell silent for a time, watching the fire flicker and dance. "I can't say that I ever expected a member of the rich to be stuck in a place like this, alone. Is your family with you?"