Pain shot through his heart all over again and despite having tried to prepare for this situation, unsure how much Katherine had removed from herself, it still hurt. Rhysand released the woman reluctantly as those loving violet eyes searched her face. She was so beautiful even covered in blood and decay. His heart burned.
"My apologies," he said regally as he straightened his night-sky tunic and adjusted the sleeve. "I should have thought before acting. I was overcome with seeing you." He gave her a truthful smile and dipped his head. "I am Rhysand."