CHAPTER 46
CONFESSION AND ALLEGIANCE
"The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
ZEPAHANIAH 3:17
“I want you to know everything about me, my love,” the man finally broke his silence.
“First things first, are you upset because I haven’t given you an answer yet?” Elise asked curiously.
“No love, I understand. You don’t know me well enough to hastily agree to be with me,” he replied, his gaze fixed on the cave ceiling, mesmerized by the dancing reflections of water and light.
“I was thirteen years old when I last left this kingdom. For fifteen years, I have been building power, preparing for the time when I would be strong enough to challenge the cunning queen. But now, with all the power I have amassed, I find myself lacking the heart to fight her,” he confessed, his angelic face hardened as he revealed his deepest vulnerabilities.