The tension in the room could be cut with a knife, or by a young child speaking up.
"Why? I thought you like lady."
"I thought," he paused and slid down to sit beside the female who held his heart, "I thought you wanted to…" he glanced at the child for a second before returning his blue eyes to meet her honey ones, "I should have told you about His visit and what he told me. I thought I was doing what was best for us. You would be reborn, and He said I would follow. We will live as humans; we will finally be able to be together without… this," he let out a sigh and grabbed her hand with both if his, "I should not be forgiven. I know, but… I love you."
After a sigh, Adam continued, "I never wish your death if I were not to follow."
His blue eyes were to the ground as he held her hand, smooth and soft, in his own.
