#Chapter40

“Nay,” Alador shook his head sharply, “it cannot be. Mariah…” he reached to touch her but she avoided his touch, “do not, do not do this. You are playing with me, right my dear?”

Mariah closed her eyes and heaved a deep sigh when the pain finally eased away, “Alador, I meant everything I just said.”

“It cannot be!” he shouted, “I feel you call for me every day, I feel you missing me, I feel you wishing I am around. I feel you every time,” his eyes were blurring over, “t’s why it was hard to stay away. You do not know how difficult t’s was to stay...