50. Birthday

Rafael's POV:

"What! How could that be, and what was he doing in our castle?" Astrid asked.

Astrid had previously described the things she witnessed when that person died, as well as seeing a blurry vision of him.

Thankfully, she wasn't crying, but anybody would be affected by someone's death, especially if they were connected to them in some way.

"I don't know Rafael, and I don't even know his name or identity." I held her from behind while she shook her head.

"Are you sad, Astrid?" I asked.

"Of course, I am Rafael, but not because he is my mate. It is normal to be saddened by...