Golden Glade Coming Home Once Again

Aspen had faith in him, knew he would return - that fact alone made his heart soar. Her question pricked guilt into his heart, but he held her no less tight. 

                           "I only meant to be gone over a night or two at the longest - I thought you would want your space to think about what I did, i-if you still loved me. I would never leave you for so long without warning. "

Her sadness struck him like fangs, and a whimper fell from his lips. 

                                                       "I-I'm going to hold no offical rank, not till I prove to you that I deserve it again. I'll act the same, but I hold no title."