Swiftcurrent Creek Raise a little hell [m]

It was a mistake, he said, lifting his gaze to meet hers. Of course I loved her, and I wouldn't have just moved on, but I was....grieving and weak. He turned away from her again. I wasn't just going to leave Alessia to raise the children alone, even after I found out Liri was still alive. He wondered how many times he would have to suffer for this mistake before it was considered enough? Probably never; it was certainly what he deserved. I am haunted by that mistake, Rosalie, but I can't undue the past; all I can do is try to make the best of what I have now. I love those children and I couldn't imagine my life without them or you and Alessia, he added, trying to make her see that he was more than his moment of weakness. 

He stood, a defeated look on his face. I understand if it makes you feel differently about things, he said quietly. I'll escort you safely back to the den and then give you guys some space. Even if she hated him now, he wouldn't let her come to harm.