[He says nothing for a few long moments. Measured silences are a part of Rhys's black moods at times, when he's not flying into a rage, anyway.] I will always wonder what could have been. If I'd been allowed in his life, if he'd grown knowing me.

[Would he still be mute? Rhys thought he knew the answer to that very well.]

I can't let much more time pass like this. I don't want any more regrets with him, no matter what she says.