*MELIAN POV*
I sat and listened to Gretchen patiently. I had so many questions, but honestly, did they really matter anymore? Her story was full of sadness and tragedy. I wondered if my uncles remembered any of what she was telling me, and I intended to question them about it before arranging the meeting between them all. I do forgive her for not telling me who she was to me. I tried to put myself in her shoes, and imagine how she felt as well. I couldn't imagine being in her situation, and was thankful I had amazing mates. We sat in silence for quite a long time as I processed what she said, and I finally slid off her bed and kneeled before her. "Gretchen, I cannot even fathom the pain you must have suffered. I would have lost myself if I lost any of my children like that. Unfortunately,
