Jade Fern Grove the ache and pull of despair

Apparently his words ignited her – as they often did – and his eyes regarded her quietly, simply grateful she had kept her voice down. He didn’t want Swift or Allure hear them fight, but these days it was almost impossible for their children not to.
 
“No,” he agreed, perturbed by her reference. “I thought you’d want to rest with them.” He paused, studying her, feeling himself closing off from the reaction. It was all so exhausting.. the constant fighting.. “Given we haven’t spoken in weeks, I thought I would give you space but be close if needed.”