Aelfred
The festive mood was tarnished by what had happened during dinner. I had no idea something was going on between Yavanna and Ralph. I assumed there might have been something the last time he was there because, out of the blue, everything suddenly turned, which doesn't happen without a preamble.
When it was finally time to go to our bedroom, I spoke to Stormee, who explained that Ralph acknowledged that Yvy, as she called her, was his second-chance mate. My eyes widened, and I became truly happy for him; an elven mate is the most loyal.
"But he is scared, and he is leaving..." She said, and I thought it strange, but then she added, "He has suffered enough with the first rejection, and now he is confused and scared like a little puppy." Storm sighed, and I could understand the p
