There is a sense of apology as she draws away, becoming only a voice and vague presence.
★ Darling, I should be concerned about my own husband's addled brain if he doesn't react similarly when he arrives. Then again, perhaps they will not bring him here. How many Warlord Princes can they bring to this place before it crumbles in on itself? ★If the idea brought sorrow to her, Gabrielle hid it very well.