~Alyce/Faelyn~
I cried into Mat's shoulder the entire trip to his house. Contemplating the events that had just occurred. Why did this affect me so much? I had been through scenarios that were much, much worse and never cried or even made a peep."
*Because matters of the heart get to humans much more than physical things, and the mate bond is a very intense, sacred matter of the heart.* Aramyth whimpered. *It will get better, with time and distance.*
*I know that logically, but nothing about me is very logical at the moment.*
*It's ok, Little One. I spoke to Fjord, his wolf, and I trust that our secret is safe with them. They understand. I'm also confident that he will get a second chance mate, one much more suited to him than us.*
*I hope so. He really isn't a bad person.*
*I know, Little One, I know.*