Chapter 250: The Weight of Truth
Brynhild's eyes fluttered, lashes trembling like she was struggling to stay awake. She still felt the pain from the surgery and needed the rest after all.
She turned to Orion and then patted a spot on the bed.
Orion took that as his cue, planting himself on the spot she touched.
Her eyelids drooped again before she forced them open. "I'm tired, Orion. I don't think I can keep my eyes open much longer. We'll… probably finish this whole talk another day."
He nodded. "You need to rest. We can talk when you're stronger."
She let the silence stretch for a moment. Then, softly, "Before I sleep… I want to tell you something."
Orion straightened, attentive.
Brynhild took a deeper breath, steadying her words. "Do you remember what you told me and Lysander… back when we got together?"
Orion blinked, surprised. "That was years ago."
"Mm," she hummed weakly, "but you said something. Something you should remember now."
