In the parlor, Kate knelt to him and held the wolf around his neck. "Your heart is in my hands, your safe to let the wall crumble. Let everything go."<br/>She kissed his stained cheek as tears pooled in her eyes. She sniffled, "I know you have carried a heavy heart. You had to stay strong to survive. You suffered so much. Horen I love you."<br/><br/>The mage knew only time would heal and he had built a thick wall to protect his heart. In her arms Horen did not have to hide. Kate knew he could not break infront of so many people.<br/><br/>Kate cradled his feral face to her chest and massaged his neck, head, and ears. She removed a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped his soaked fur.