"She was killed." Her fingers on his face made him shiver, and he went still, letting her explore. "She actually died in one of the battles leading up to the War of Heaven. I said, violence is the only way an angel can die." He rested one hand on her back, splaying his fingers out. "Honestly, the War is the only time I've really, really felt my life flash before my eyes, and I didn't even see front line combat. I was pretty much Prince Regent, or whatever you call the guy who stays at home and keeps everything from going to shit."