Re: Continued...
Smirking behind her finger, Rhysand knelt there quietly and listened. He paused in return, as proof of his efforts to truly hear her, before speaking. He only spoke, however, after trying to bundle her up in his arms.
"I'm sorry for that. I have always been a talker--smooth talking through pain is how I deal with my own. I realize that isn't what you need, now. I will do better to just listen." He whispered to her ear with kindness and affection.
"We will work on it. Relationships take work. I would like to work on it, if you would, too. As for your mother...I'm sure she understands how difficult it was for you to meet her. You can try again another time."