Chapter 215 Consoling!
Kabre Country: Queen Pepper's Quarters
Queen Pepper:
Rubbing my right arm as I still remain standing as I gaze at Suvo as he is now standing over to the right of the room near a window.
Coming out with it as I want to know what troubles him, I say in a subtle way, I don't mean to pry, or if you don't feel like discussing what is troubling you, we can just remain quiet.
Placing his right hand against the wall of my room as he stares at what is going on outside, responding with his tone calm but slightly dejected, Suvo says, you're not prying. And I did come here not only for the king but to speak with you as well, so allow me to open up.
Walking closer to Suvo as my heart beats a little fast, next to him by a good margin, with us both idle by the window.
Keeping his eyes forward, Suvo then begins to speak again and says, in this trying couple of years Ms. Altree...I lost someone who was like a brother to me...I try to move on day by day...but it's hard...it truly is hard.
Sadden by his words about losing someone close to him, hesitant to put my hand on his muscular arm, I say with complete sincerity, I'm sorry to hear about that Suvo...if you don't mind me asking but how did your friend pass?
Shifting his neck over to me as his eyes meet mine, mourning for him as I see true regret in them, Suvo says, he was killed when our kingdom was attacked. By a strong warrior from Dardre. Clenching his right fist as he lets the memory strike him, after just letting me know.
Just going forward without thinking, I hug Suvo's slim waist tight, caught by surprise as he is just motionless at my action, before I let him continue speaking, I say, I know I'm invading your personal space right at this moment, but I could tell you needed this consoling. And coming from experience, I understand the pain of loss...but don't let it shackle your mind and your heart Suvo.
Seeing one of his arms come down as my head is turned on one side, holding me close as he gently embraces me back, feeling his warm body calming, Suvo says, thank you Ms. Altree. And I won't.
End of Chapter 215