Survivor’s Guilt (Part 2)

"Magus Verhen?" The Queen asked.

He had remained silent the whole time but Sylpha could almost hear his inner wails of pain. The fire in his eyes was gone, his hands twitching in remorse.

"I don't know what I'll do. I really don't know." Lith said.

The Royals nodded and avoided any attempt to cajole him. They knew how deep the relationship between Phloria and Lith had been because they had tried more than once to get them back together.

Jirni and Orion turned toward their home, followed by their children and family members. Lith, instead, remained in front of the mausoleum, refusing to move a single step.

"Stay as long as you need." Jirni said. "I've already instructed the guards. No one will disturb you."

Elina, Raaz, Kamila, Tista, and Rena followed the Ernas, needing the mansion's Warp Gate to go back to their homes. Leaving Lith there pained their hearts but intruding in his grief would achieve nothing.

Besides, he wasn't alone.