Chapter 34: Appearance vs. Reality

"Why all of a sudden…?" Aubrey faltered, confused. Jason Yare met her gaze, his voice grave. "Her brother died on the battlefield at Chitonian Pass three years ago." Shame washed over Aubrey in an instant. She'd thought Catherine Yale's brother had run off because he couldn't bear the poverty, off to live easy and carefree. She had never imagined he'd gone to war. She let out a long breath and glanced at Jason again. "You… did you come back from the front too?" Jason gave a small nod. "In...