Chapter 91: Angel

Her anger, sorrow, and feelings of worthlessness fell away. Sir was seeing her grief for the first time since Master's death. Focusing entirely on her. And, even though she knew she was selfish, she needed this desperately. She could no longer live with the sadness surrounding them. Sir acted almost as if nothing had happened and he did little more than hold her at night. He didn't cry, didn't show anger, and didn't say he loved her.

Then, she thought of Master and the marriage license. She realized why he did it, and that he had planned for this eventuality. It made her both angry and sad.

How could he?

Angel needed him; she needed both her men. But... somehow... they had to find a way to live without him.

"We'll get through this." Sir held her close, his words ruffling her hair.

She pulled slightly away and looked into Sir's intense green eyes. "He loved me."

Angel saw her words register on his face and choked back another sob when he pulled her close again. "I love you, too, A