Perhaps Moon Goddess is punishing me on all fronts for my disrespect to her, and she is determined to get back at me for such a bad day and the pain it caused down the road.
I tried to control myself from interpreting the meaning of this man's words to Solon so that I would not have to face the awful reality.
What does "affiliation" mean? What does it mean to be "by his side for many years"?
After I avoided the answer that was already on my lips, I couldn't think of any other explanation. So it was as if my brain had shut down, and I was stuck in place.
Solon on the floor tried to stand up, Dale helped him, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "I am your Gamma, how can I covet your mate."