Cross's Links
"...King Bokito was and has been the only other lion I truly loved. We met during the war, I was just a soldier following the prince into battle. Even if I came from a smaller noble house, he treated me like I was his equal- as if I was a princess. He was so kind and thoughtful, so caring. Maybe it was because we were young and reckless, or maybe because the idea of loving someone you shouldn't was so interesting to us that we couldn't stop. Until that fateful night, I learned I was pregnant... I knew if I left with our son he would've been hunted down- would've been killed- so... I had to say goodbye to my love and my child... I can only hear from my sister's spies on how they're both doing, and I pray that they stay safe... And that I can also see them soon."
"Oh... My dear Cross. How I miss her. I think about her almost every night, even if it's been years since I've seen her. I miss her eyes, I miss the way she would joke and laugh, I miss her snarky personality and how she would always be at my side during the war... I love her, horrible for a married lion to say about a different lioness than his wife- but I've never loved anyone like Cross, she has my heart even after all these years. I hope during my retirement, I might... I might find her. And live out the rest of my days with her. Tell her how Raz is and maybe have her see him again..."
"When Raz was born, Bokito and I turned to Rashidi. He's an old friend who helped me safely run away from Rimaal. Rashidi keeps me updated on Raz and Bokito, and it's heartwarming to know they're protected. I hope with his help I'll be able to see them in the future."
"Lady Cross? Hmm... I wish I could've helped her more regarding her and Bokito's affair. Helped them hide more or somehow annulled Bokito's arranged marriage with Adannya. But I didn't know they had been in love for a long time. I could only help by sending her and her sister to Ruindana and keeping them safe there. I keep her informed on how Raz is doing, and maybe one day she'll be able to see him again."