Eadlin didn't know how long it lasted, the passing of time turned like the fleeting wind in summer, but Henry finally pulled away from the hug. She had closed her eyes at some point, savoring the warmth of his embrace, the first and final time she would be in his arms, she would etch this in the depths of her memories.
She slowly opened her eyes and gazed up at him, her eyes looking slightly swollen from all the tears. There was a gentle look in his usually stern blue eyes, and once again she couldn't believe this softness was meant for her.
