lesson after lesson

Xochipilli averted his gaze, when she questioned him. There was anger, pain, and she showed very little emotion towards Carasson. I'm sorry. I should have walked away. He finally murmured. It fixed none of the hurt she was feeling, but it was all that he had to say. He'd always walked away; thinking about how she might feel, how he'd affect her relationship, how he might affect his daughter's relationship with her mother and stepfather.

With a quiet sigh, he dipped his head to Inala and turned to leave. His departure was swift.