'Because...'
'I'm scared,' Lydia thought, but that was immediately replaced with the awareness that his question just opened the door for the second matter she wanted to deal with.
'I should ensure I get my point across,' Lydia thought while reminding herself to keep things as close to the truth as possible, but still ensure she does not slip and expose what must be hidden.
Lydia parted her lips. "Because I heard you are my husband… and I do not know who else I should open up to..."
Qhah-el's eyebrow arched, so she paused a little longer, but he didn't say anything, so she continued.
"The maids said that it was known I barely have an inner force so I'm closer to regular citizens, but it turns out I can do this, and I could also see the energy bursting out from Your Highnesses, and the advisors yesterday."
