Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, #7)

by Sarah J. Maas

Chaol reached for the letter, scanning the text. Still not believing it. Not until he read, I have loved you from the moment I knew you were growing in my womb. He didn’t stop his own tears from falling. Your father informed me of what he did with my letters to you. I informed him I shall not be returning to Anielle. Yrene leaned her head against his shoulder while he read and read. The years have been long, and the space between us distant, his mother had written. But when you are settled with your new wife, your babe, I would like to visit. To stay for longer than that, Terrin with me. If that would be all right with you. Tentative, nervous words. As if his mother, too, did not quite believe that he’d agree. Chaol read the rest, swallowing hard as he reached the final lines. I am so very proud of you. I have always been, and always will be. And I hope to see you very soon. Chaol set down the letter, wiped at his cheeks, and smiled at his wife. “We’re going to have to build a bigger house,” he said. Yrene’s answering grin was all he’d hoped for.