Noah simply shook his head at this. In that moment, watching her justify her breach of confidence with platitudes about trust and strength, he lost all respect for her.
Trust was not something to be assumed or demanded…it was earned through consistent action, through keeping one's word even when circumstances made it difficult.
Gwendolyn turned toward the other Dukes, continuing despite his obvious disapproval. "Knowing of her survival, also know that she shattered her Realm and is now reestablishing it…rebuilding her purpose. To allow her to become an Honored Existence and then grant her the power of a Duke and even higher will need the resources of all Living Origins. That is why I told you. As for where she is now…"
"Don't fucking say that too." Noah's voice cut through her words like a blade through silk, the profanity carrying more weight for its rarity!
Simultaneously, Duke Whisker's voice joined his in urgent warning. "Don't… reveal that."
