ELRETH
Her mother looked at Elreth, then at Gar, and for a moment Elreth thought she might cry. Her face began to crumple. Her father's hand on the back of the couch slid forward to cup her shoulder and he squeezed. But he, too, was looking at his children—and then his eyes fell on Aaryn with the same serious, protective stare.
Elreth's heart swelled with gratitude. A quick glance revealed Aaryn swallowing convulsively. She prayed he understood that her father was standing by him. Including him in their pride.
She prayed that wouldn't change after tonight. She feared they were all about to discover secrets none of them were comfortable with.
Then her mother opened her mouth and started to speak, and Elreth's entire world got realigned.
