Makarius walked into the bedroom, already dressed.
Why are you up so early? I asked, still half asleep.
Victoria, I need to go back and start rebuilding before winter comes. Balthazar has already hired a company. I knew we had been through so much already.
Do I question my dad about how he's affording this or check on Tatra, my horse? At that moment, Tatra's safety pulled at my heartstrings. Wait, is my horse okay?
I wondered how he had so much money. Then I stood up. Wait, is my horse okay?
"Yeah, but he ran away. I'll try to find him," Makarius said. "You need to eat, and..."
I kissed him. Then he pulled me into his arms. "It's already hard for me to leave, Victoria," he said, his voice trailing off, a shadow of hesitation crossing his features. "Take care of our boy."
"Wait, Pir
