-Laelia-
“He threw me out!” I said, pacing back and forth.
Mayla, Sivanna, and Ladon were seated together in a small area filled with pillows. Ladon was leaning against Sivanna, who I struggled to look at. Every time I did, I was reminded of her kissing Will. How had she even come up with that?
Focus, Laelia. You need to think about your own husband, I reminded myself.
“He didn’t throw you out,” Mayla said. “He just needs some time. Like your brothers.”
“But this is worse! Did you not see the way he looked at me?” I asked.
Everyone exchanged uncertain glances, clearly unsure of what to say. But what could they say? It was clear that Ashes was not the same.
“What if I’ve lost him?” I suddenly asked.
“No, you haven’t, Laelia,” Mayla said. “Come here.”
She held out her arms, and I m
