Chapter 14 Silence

Alaric had never seen Calista so emotionally unguarded. From their first meeting to their marriage, she had always been composed and charming. Now, pushed slightly off balance by her force, he stood there somewhat helplessly as he watched her cover her face in agony, tears streaming through her fingers. She gradually bent over as if unable to stand, finally collapsing to the floor, her shoulders shaking violently. For a while, neither of them spoke. The room was filled only with Calista’s soft sobs.