Chapter 107: The Final Truth - Part 2

ELIA

"So the night my father had a coughing fit that left him bloodied, I went. I packed a bag, let my mother give me quick advice, things to remember since it had been so many years since I was there. And I went. Alone."

Elia waited, but he seemed reluctant to go further. "What is it?" she asked.

"I fear your anger," he said simply. "I want you to remember, I was young, and hadn't prepared, and I had many, many things on my mind at the time. I didn't see everything through the same eyes I would now."

She nodded. "I will, Reth. I promise."