"At the academy, you saved my daughters from Balkor and then from themselves after what Nalear did to them. You saved them from the Odi, from the Undead Courts at the Feymar mines, and the gods know how many more times.
"When Thrud kidnapped my Little Flower, I had to send you to her rescue. You were with her during her final moments, not me. You are the reason my wife and newborn daughter are safe, Lith.
"You saved your son against impossible odds. Valeron might grow up while resenting you, but he will still grow up. Your child is still alive, and you can fix your relationship with him.
"It's more than I can say. More than I can dream of." Orion took a deep breath to calm his raging emotions for Phloria and regain his composure.
Lith kept staring at the scenery and remained silent, pretending not to notice that Orion's eyes were misted with held-back tears.
