Elara held the windowpane tightly. His home! It could be her home. He had given her a chance to return. She had believed that she had resolved her heart. She was determined but all her decisions crumbled when she looked at the house. Lenhart was not even there, yet her desire to go there soared.
He loved her, he still does. She bit her lips and started at Alric. That man had done so much for her. Would it not be betrayal if she left now? But Alric just smiled as if he had long since expected it.
"Just go!" he nodded and she closed her eyes. Inhaling a deep breath, she felt fear but there was a hint of excitement and joy. She would explain it to him, beg him and reconcile somehow. If he did not trust her, then she would wait.
The moment she turned and left, Alric smiled and turned bitter. His eyes showed a hint of grief but he did not call her again.
