Axel's POV
I look at our hands and then at Elyse's face. Is she telling me that I should support her as her mentor? "Lord Axel?" Elyse calls.
I blink and look at her intently. "What did you mean?" I mutter.
I know my question was stupid, and that's far from what I have in mind. She sighs and grabs my face using her hands, forcing me to look at her eyes. She leans closer.
"I'll be good to you. I will never ask you to forget her or throw the things she gave you. The moments you shared with her will always be precious, and that's for you to remember and carry until your last breath." She halts and lets go of my hand.
"Ms. Melissa was a great woman, and I understand why you've mourned up until now. I'll never replace her in your heart, but... I intend to be your last. Someone that will love you and care for you until my hair is gray. I..."
She paused again and turned her body on the other side, hiding her flushed cheeks and worried eyes.
