Chapter 88 Gratitude

• The healer excused herself quietly, letting Alistair and Atlas handle the aftermath of her revelation.
• The fact of the matter sunk heavily on Alistair, but he forced his shoulders to remain sturdy and squared, enduring the weight of it all with all the pride, strength and dignity he could find in himself.
• Yet, shame slithered its tendrils, wrapping itself tightly around the armor Alistair donned until it cracked.