Time to make amends

"If you could get a war force together I would not stop you. I myself could not go to war though..." She regretted that now, regretted taking the maim to avoid war but at the time in her blood deprived mind she had thought it would be a good idea. Now there was nothing but regret. Just like the feeling she felt for Cru. The conversation had taken a turn for the worst and she couldn't help but feel a bit more regret. The words had been harsh, the first shots fired in a war and already a I was regretting them. She could have approched this so much more delicately but no. But there was no going back now. Sibelle was speaking and for the first time in their friendship Vi was listening to the woman trip over her words. She seemed flustered and after a moment Vi would release her friend from her gaze and sigh. "I'm sorry it just... I was hurt. I know I didn't tell you... I guess I didn't tell him I just..." She trailed off. Had she imagined it all?

No... It was hard to imagine their discussion that had gone on when she had given him her crown after they had found the cure. She had believed that he had returned her feelings, had believed that maybe they might have a future together. But then Desiree had called her on it, had told her concerns and worries and there had been rage and hurt there. Vi could never do that to her again. Sibelle spoke again and Vi sighed, turning her gaze back to Sibelle though now her eyes were softer. "I know I can't be with him. I love Desiree too much. But... He told me that... He stopped with you because... He saw me." Sibelle had to know. Vi had to get it off her chest.