Bella had lowered her head to gaze adoringly at where Lexi had settled herself against one of her colossal feet whilst her son stood by the door to provide her with a warning if anyone entered unexpectedly.
She had listened intently to Lexi as she had described the years of her life since they had been apart and as she listened to the story, her heart ached for so many reasons.
She hadn't been there for her for the majority of her life and it pained her that Lexi had to suffer at the hands of these arrogant people that surrounded her growing up. If she had the chance to visit her in anything other than dreams, she would have put a stop to the torment instantly, and she knew that Eromaug would have as well.
Her heart had twisted with jealousy when Lexi had told her of her closene
