The waves of anxiety crashed through him and Lord Haftr let out a rough exhale as he stared at Kinshra with barely controlled emotions. He had waited for her for ten years and was in love with her. A lot. He knew that against a mate that the moon goddess had chosen for her, he didn't stand a chance, but what about those ten years that he had invested in loving her. Tears burned at the back of his eyes. He rose to his feet and walked out to the balcony with his hands clasped behind.
"Lord Haftr?" Kinshra followed him, feeling just as bad for him. She had grown attached to the man, but she couldn't help it. She wanted to go there and explore her relationship with Biham. Maybe she would cut the last threads that still tied her to him or maybe she would come back to Haftr, but right now if she didn't go, she would always regret it.
