"Of course, I know and I have told you that many times. Have I not?" he asked back with a confused smile on his face that made her bite her lips.Â
Yes! She was told. It was her mistake to never believe it. But even when had been awake the whole night and stared out of the window, she had never seen him. Not even once, and slowly her faith in him started to weaken. She did not believe that he was looking for her. It was her mistake for not trusting him enough and it was his mistake that he had never earned her trust and now they both would pay its price.
Alric opened the door of the carriage and with a heavy heart, she entered it. As they sat facing each other, Alric noticed guilt and resentment in her eyes.
