Seraphine smiled warmly at the seriousness in Athaliah's expression, recognizing right away that this wasn't just casual curiosity. This was something Seraphine had never thought about. "That's a serious question."
Athaliah nodded. She wasn't asking out of simple curiosity. She was searching for something deeper, and Seraphine could see it clearly in her eyes. Reassurance, closure, an answer that would help her finally make up her mind.
"I'll be honest with you." Seraphine began searching through her mind and through all the men she had ever known in her life.
Athaliah gave her full attention, waiting patiently while the quiet inside the vehicle felt heavier with expectation. Seraphine's smile softened as she continued.
"I really do love Corvine."
Athaliah's heart skipped a beat at the words. Before she could start to misunderstand, Seraphine kept going without hesitation.
