Somewhere I Belong

She'd never been given the chance to approve of any of the partners of her children. Since this was the first time, she appreciated Cypress coming to her more than she could've ever explained to him. Her blue gaze would remain fixed on him as he spoke, a gentle nod offered at his reassurance that he would always protect her. There was little need to warn him that she would feel inclined to punish him herself if he ever mistreated Arian.. certainly he didn't strike her as the type. "You are a fine man, Cypress," she'd remark softly, her brows furrowing as she mused silently to herself. "Arian is lucky to have someone like you looking out for her."

She'd grin in response to Cypress's comment about Arian's strength. It was true; she didn't doubt that her daughter was stronger than she knew. Perhaps in time she might seem whole again, with the help of Cypress and her own fierce determination. "I have no reason to distrust you," she'd state quite seriously. "And I have no doubts that you will make one another very happy, hopefully for years to come."