25 | Dispersed
Verins’ eyes flattened, but he nodded in understanding. “I can’t answer all those questions racing in your mind, but I can give you the space to work through them. I already planned to return to Sharaya to continue my work. It will allow you some space.” Jo huffed in frustration, her fingers tensing in his. “I don’t want that either…” She closed her eyes, “I don’t want to hurt you. But I feel overwhelmed.” He thought of how he’d feel if he lost her now, knowing at least theoretically how she must feel to have lost her first mate. His connection to her was a constant reminder of what she lost, and his origin meant she couldn’t know if she could fully trust him. “I understand.” He thought it might help her to know he knew a thing or two about circling thoughts but didn’t want to burden t
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