"I'm sorry," Ollie whispered as he gently wrapped his arms around Ashlynn and held her close.
He knew that anything related to Ashlynn's sister was a dangerous topic, and he hadn't wanted to cause her so much pain by sharing his discomfort with Lady Morwen and Lady Eira's apparent ambitions. Now that he had, however, he wasn't sure what he should do or say while Ashlynn wrestled with her memories of everything that had brought her and Jocelynn to this point.
But, even if he didn't know what to say, he could at least provide a shoulder to cry on if she needed it, and a strong pair of arms to hold her while she did.
Ashlynn was quiet for several moments, listening to the sound of Ollie's strong, steady heartbeat and his steady, even breathing as she recollected her thoughts. The things that had happened with Jocelynn were in the past, and there was nothing she could do about them right now. Soon, she would be able to speak with her sister again and then…
