"..as truthful here..."? WTH AUTOCORRECT?!
It felt so right. For once she had absolutely no reason to be shameful for him holding her. She only hoped and prayed things would continue this way. If they could finally have their peace it will all have been worth it.
She looked up and kissed him gently. "I love you, Lancelot." This was so different from their farewell. There was such a swell of joy in her heart she thought it might burst.