The thought of her made his breath catch in his throat. Oh, he had not known such love could exist. And now, even in the ashes surrounding him here, the future was unfolding like a flower, its scent sweet beyond belief. This is what love means. I finally see— The knife thrust went in under his left shoulder blade, tore through into his heart. Eyes wide in sudden pain, sudden astonishment, Trull felt Rhulad’s head tilt to one side on his lap, then slide down from hands that had lost all strength. Oh, Seren, my love. Oh, forgive me.
