Elena.

 

"Don't worry, mother; everything will be okay. I assure you, as long as I'm alive, I won't sit back to watch you die.".  He rasped, crying bitterly.

 

"Don't start with this again, son. What do you mean you won't sit back to watch me die? My poison has no cure, and you need to marry Alora's son; that way I would know I'm dying a peaceful death". She sobbed as she brought his fingers to her face.

 

"Promise me, son, promise me you would marry her.".  She stated, as I felt my heart ripped almost out of my chest. Slowly Asher flicked his gaze to me, his eyes hurt...