"The past does not sleep, it waits, patient and silent, until the heart is strong enough to bear its truth."
ALARIC'S POV
After settling down, Lord Ostel seemed lost in thought after my command. I chose to explain matters more thoroughly.
"I speak of Dr. Kael. Your mate," I continued, letting the sincerity of the observation carry weight. "The Moon Goddess has shown you great favour, Lord. After years of dedicated service and solitary life, after years of bearing some quiet, unspoken pain, to have found a healer of his calibre, whose very presence settles the air around you, it speaks volumes of the peace you've earned, and he has undeniably healed your heart."
