Valon's mother looked up at the mention of Valon being dead. "I never filed the paperwork to have my son declared dead Bram." She sat up a little straighter. "I did not know if my son was truly dead or alive, but I never gave up hope. My husband was very much against the actions, but I stood my ground. The procedure to be " She looked over at her son. "Should you want to return to the alliance your position as captain is secure, I made sure of that." The regal bearing of his mother and her tone gave Valon the shivers for a moment.

She was a complicated woman, a warrior and a politician all rolled into one. Valon sighed. "I am not going back to the alliance Metana. My place is at Bram's side." He threaded his fingers with his lover's under the table. Suddenly he felt a pain through their bond. Bram are you alright?