She paused on the staircase, a sudden absence of the mate bond startling her. Her fingers gripped the handrail tightly, her stomach feeling hollow, and her heart heavy with disappointment.
After all that has been said and done, how could he still leave so easily?
Anger surged within her, a welcome distraction from the emptiness that now replaced her husband's presence around her. It was a simple, undeniable truth that fueled her determination to fill the void with productivity.
I don't have much time left.
In an attempt to convince herself that his departure was for the best, she continued ascending the stairs instead of returning to Egon's room. Her destination was clear in her mind. If her brother-in-law wouldn't come to see her, there was no rule preventing her from seeking him out.
