"You can refuse them." Alric finally raised his head and met her eyes. There was no expectation in them, they were only filled with worry for him.
She was worried for his comfort. Even if the thought was ambiguous and deceptive, Alric was happy to entertain it.
"Do you want someone else to work with you?" The question was sudden and Nora had not given a thought to it so far.
It had been so long. They have suffered so many things together. Yet it felt like she didn't know this man at all.
"I.."
"I agreed already. Why are you still standing here?" Alric looked behind Nora. The men flinched and left to prepare immediately. Alric stood up and walked toward Nora until they were only a step away.
"Do not draw the line! I have already told you, I am a responsible husband." a breath was struck in her chest. For some reason it felt heavy. The word husband was stinging her yet she could not help but wonder what Alric could promise her with this pain!?