05-21-2018, 12:53 AM
Mistral's eyes focused on the stone, her pupils fluctuating faintly as she regarded the clear offer, but as she reached out she smiled softly and closed Connor's hand firmly around it.
"You and I both know I don't have the timing for that, love, and I imagine you could use it far better than I can."
She gave his hand a firmer squeeze.
"And, while I may be rather recent to the idea of motherhood, I think your mom would be very proud of you for sticking by what you believe. Your aunt is hurting, but that doesn't mean the choice you made is wrong--and you have an army of people at your back that would say the same."
"You and I both know I don't have the timing for that, love, and I imagine you could use it far better than I can."
She gave his hand a firmer squeeze.
"And, while I may be rather recent to the idea of motherhood, I think your mom would be very proud of you for sticking by what you believe. Your aunt is hurting, but that doesn't mean the choice you made is wrong--and you have an army of people at your back that would say the same."