Beyond the Sea
“Nyneve pressed. “Promise me you won’t go into the water.”
“I won’t, Mom,” Melia lied. She stared intently at the floor. “I’m not marrying him. I don’t want to. And the only way to avoid it is to stay on land.” She met her mother’s eyes. “You were right. I need to just stay away.”
Nyneve hugged her daughter. “I am so, so sorry.”
“It’s ok, Mom. I forgive you.”
Nyneve choked back a sob and released Melia. She apologized some more, rambled about how it really was all for the best and excused herself to shower and rest after the long plane ride. Edward put an arm around Melia’s shoulders.
“That was very big of you,” he told her.
Melia nodded, returning the half-hug. “She didn’t mean to hurt me. You know how she is. Things that make sense to her don’t to us.”
Edward agreed. “We both love you very much, Melia. I don’t want to see you hurt, either.”
“Did you know?”
“No.” Edward sighed. “I had no idea.”
“Are you mad?” Melia faced him.
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