Chapter 232: Debrief

ELRETH

"So… how was the honeymoon?" her mother asked quietly. They were both still sitting on the couch with their thoughts.

Elreth couldn't help but smile. "Right up until the last night it was… amazing."

Her mother turned to look at her and Elreth smiled. Her mother put a hand to her mouth and her eyes welled with tears.

"Don't cry, Mom! It was good!"

"I know! I'm so happy for you!"

"Oh, come on. You knew it was never going to be bad between me and Aaryn."

Her mother leaned over and took her arm, hugging it. "I certainly hoped. He loves you so much, El. It's really adorable. And I have to tell you, such a relief that he's not staring at you with those pleading, hungry eyes whenever you aren't looking anymore."

"Why didn't anyone ever tell me that?" Elreth groaned. "I might have gotten here a lot sooner."