Chapter 100: Communication
Iria felt numb hearing her mate’s words regarding Gregory.
Theodore observed her crestfallen face and carefully opened his mouth, "I know that this might be too much for you to handle but I don’t want to hide anything from you anymore. I did that mistake in the past when I didn’t inform you about the secrets of ’Sapphire of wish’ which led to all of this and I to this day regret my decision" he knelt on the ground and leaned against her waist and continued, "I should have been honest and communicated with you, I’m sorry Iria"
She caressed his head and she finally replied, "I was also at fault Theo, I was too timid to speak things with you and I have to admit that we lacked communication as a couple. Let’s not berate each other for the past that we cannot change and focus on the future"
"Hmm" he nodded his head and lifted it to stare at her face, "I wanted to ask you this as soon as we met but I thought that you might be uncomfortable"
"Don’t hesitate anymore, Theo. I’m alright so go ahead"
Theodore took a deep breath and felt relaxed hearing her encouraging words, "I recently learned that the gem doesn’t exchange one’s life for granting a wish" he observed as she flinched, "Who killed you Iria?"
Iria felt her blood freeze hearing his question. That awful night’s memories came crashing down making her dreadful. She clenched her fists and replied, "It was Henrick’s father" tears trickled down her cheeks as she continued, "Because of me Henrick...." she started sobbing because she couldn’t continue her words. She still remembered the day Henrick lost his life trying to save her from his father.
Before meeting him, she was resolute about having only one mate for her life because that was how she grew up in her world, but Henrick’s sincerity and selflessness touched her heart. They became mates and only two of them including Theodore knew the truth, but now she got to know that Gregory was always aware of that fact.
"Shhh, Don’t cry Iria...." Theodore cooed her in his embrace, "It is not your fault and Henrick would have never blamed you too"