Bab 585: Inspire - Part 4

RETH

He had let this male down. He knew it. Elia was right about Gahrye—he was a good male and Reth had a hunch that without him, his mate wouldn't have made it back to Anima safely—if at all. But he'd been so overwhelmed by everything else that was happening, that had happened, that he'd ignored the poor equine, leaving him to find his own way back to his people and…

"I know I haven't been… attentive," he said gruffly. "I know it's been a tough time for you as well. I wish… there's a lot of things I wish I could have done already, to show you my gratitude, and just to have made this transition easier for you. I'm sorry. I have failed you as a King, and as a friend."

Gahrye's brows rose high. "I… thank you. That isn't necessary, I am happy to serve the Queen—"