It didn't seem like there was any harm in allowing Raphael to be with Beth as they seemed to be falling in love with each other. Heaven had always thrived for love, so why not?
Beth excused herself so that she could pray at the front and Raphael watched her kneel.
"I heard about your wish about wanting to stay here and helping me," said Gabriel, grabbing Raphael's attention, who turned to meet his eyes. "You can pick any other position, join the High House or help Calhoun by working in his court. Is it because of her?"
"Not exactly," replied Raphael, his words low for Beth to hear. "I don't think I want to be in the High House, especially with our other older brother there hovering over the woman. I did think about helping Calhoun, but I think it would be easier and probably better for me to guide people than create a domino effect through my words or actions."
