Day 8

Edvar and Hilda had errands to attend to today. I was alone in the house.

I sat with the dream for a long time. I have been avoiding it during the days, keeping my hands busy, keeping my mind on other things. Today there was nothing to keep my hands busy with.

I thought about Aethel.

Aethel Faes. My bondsmate. My love.

I am sorry... the memory of you will definitely break me. I cannot bear to

. . .

I will write again tomorrow.