Many Questions and Few Answers

"Thalara..." The name of the Leviathan echoes in Lucien's mind, sounding more and more like a person than the monster that caused him so much physical and mental pain.

Of course, he won't forgive the brutal creature just because it has a name and a humanoid form, but he wants to understand more about her. After all, knowing his enemies well is an invaluable advantage.

The Water Spirit can clearly see that Lucien is thinking about the Leviathan, so she asks him a question. "Do you hate her for what she did to you?"

"Hate her?" Lucien wonders about that.

He wouldn't blame the Leviathan for wanting to hurt him because of Aylin killing her mother, but separating him from his wives and making them suffer so much is unforgivable.

"Yes," the Water Spirit repeats the question. "Do you hate Thalara?"

Lucien shakes his head in denial. "I don't hate her, but I know she's my enemy and a threat to my family, so I'll kill her if I have the chance."