Golvanyar felt a surge of triumph. “I knew you didn’t really mean those things.”
“But I did,” Iadrawyn said, looking anguished. “I’m just sorry I said some of them. I have never lost my temper like that before.”
He desperately wanted to comfort her. He wanted to wrap his arms around her and hold her forever. He took a step forward.
“Don’t,” Iadrawyn said, her eyes widening.
Golvanyar took another step. There was nothing but open air behind her and the crashing of the sea. She had nowhere to run.
“You don’t want to do that,” Iadrawyn said, remaining frozen in place. “Please, stay back.”
He took another step. Once he held her, she would understand everything.
Iadrawyn’s expression became panicked. “Golvanyar, no!”
The meaning of her warning became clear as the ground beneath his feet
