Chapter 396: Give your sorrows to me
"Griffin told her?!" Magnus raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised.
Alora nodded, placing the hairbrush gently on the dressing table. "Yes, he did. I never realized how much he had gone through. His life has been harder than I ever imagined." She rose from the velvety chair and turned to face him, her expression soft. "Thank you for saving him, Magnus. You gave him more than just a second chance—you gave his life new meaning."
Magnus shrugged, his voice steady but thoughtful. "I saw it in his eyes, the fire for revenge. It felt like fate brought us together that night because I was searching for someone in the forest."
"Searching for whom?" Alora asked, curious.
"Damien Von Grimm. I received intel that he had been spotted in County Arcaria—the same place Griffin came from," Magnus revealed, his tone darkening slightly.
"Arcaria," Alora whispered, processing the connection.
Magnus leaned back, folding his arms as he reflected. "Griffin lost everything—his family, his home. But he never let it break him. He’s stronger than most people I know, and he’s become a true friend. Honestly, I didn’t think he’d ever open up like that to anyone."
Alora slipped under the covers beside him, resting her head on his shoulder. She looked up at him, her eyes soft with understanding and admiration for both men.
"Because he likes Selvina and wants to make her his," Alora replied, her voice soft but knowing. She glanced at Magnus, her lips forming a slight pout. "You never tell me anything about your past."
Magnus chuckled at her playful expression, his hand moving to gently stroke her hair. "There’s nothing worth telling, really. My past is just filled with work—nothing more. Anything important, I’ve already shared with you."
Not satisfied, Alora caught his wrist, bringing his hand to her lips. She kissed his knuckles tenderly, her gaze trailing over the rings on his fingers. "I’ll be joining the council after Brother Izaak’s marriage," she said with quiet determination, her eyes shining with resolve.