"Why?" Azrael asked. "I'm finally becoming the king council wants me to be. So what's the problem?"
"The council wants you to be strong." Sienna replied. "But I know this isn't strength. The pain is driving you towards cruelty. I know you're angry with her for leaving, for not coming back."
"I'm not angry. I'm just…" He couldn't finish.
"It's okay to be angry." Sienna said. "She hurt you by leaving. Even if she had reasons, she still hurt you."
"You know what? You'll never be able to understand my relationship with Lyanna. So stop interfering in my marriage and give your advice on Crimson Cross matters only. And please, stay away from me." Azrael snapped at her and left.
The next morning, Azrael reviewed cases that required his judgement. Normally he'd handle these in open court, but he had been avoiding public audiences. People had started looking at him with pity and judgement.
