Rayline.

My lips parted as a wave of sadness washed over me, but not for me or what I wanted, but for him. It was beyond my imagination. The angels made him agree to never bear children. It was either that or his life... He was so young, it was no wonder that he did not care about the possibilities. He never thought that he would want children. He never even thought that he would fall in love.

"...Is that part of the reason why you want to stay safe?" I asked, my voice shaking.

He bit his lip and looked away, but then I grabbed both his hands.

"If...