Moonspear [m] Stolen Light

She didn't move away in horror or disgust. She had taken his story and held it for him. He couldn't give her all that she wanted. He couldn't love her as she loved him right now, if ever. And that hurt a little only because he didn't wish to cause her pain.

Alaric chuckled. She doesn't know half of what you know, Ele. But she is trustworthy.

She was quiet in her thoughts. And he wondered if she were already regretting her sharing. Had she decided already it was not worth it to try. And could he blame her. No.

She surprised him again amd he blinked. Could he be father of course he could and he wouldn't leave them. But how would Acruk and Maggak take that. They may hate him for it.

Alaric knew his answer becore she even finished. But he let her speak.

I would never do that. If you wanted me in their life I wouldn't leave them. No matter what happens with you and I.  And yes I can do that for you.