Gale went through the forest towards Holy Achate alone. Unlike other kings who needed protection all the time, Gale was the strongest and would stay at the top of the food chain for the next hundreds of years.
However, even the strongest wasn't immune to heartache. His heart kept aching badly, even after he left his kingdom. His mind constantly wandered around his mate, Swan, who endured so much pain after she fell and fractured her leg.
The pain must've been excruciating for a human, especially since Swan said she was left alone after that. Gale could almost see Swan, who must've endured many painful nights, probably crying until she fell asleep just so she could numb the pain.
His beloved mate was a very soft person. Gale had never seen anyone with a heart so tender before, and he felt that his body was about to explode, knowing that his Swan had been hurt for so long.
