Grief & Rage
Gwyn blinked in surprise. That I love you was just so out of nowhere. Yet, she would never tire if hearing it. Especially from Eliz Krayt . She smiled deeply, more tears flooding her eyes as she leaned close to him and hugged him from her seat.
She sniffled. How in the galaxy could he love someone like her? Someone who's mind was so clogged with dirt from the past. Someone so selfish, someone so quick to get defensive. He loved her. And she loved him. Yet, she felt like she never showed it. Did she ever show it? Eliz had literally saved her life, several times. He guided her, comforted her, and brought her into new life.
What had she ever done for him?
She buried her face in his neck. "I love you too. Jac'Eli'Zirem, I love you so much..."
She lifted her head and kissed his cheek gently, still hugging him. Despite the discomfort of her stomach against the arm of the chair, she clung to him.