here we go again...this will be 20 chapters...
CHAPTER 10
Elrond continued to tend to Andro's wounds. Andro gasped a few times when Elrond would touch a part of his neck that had an open wound. Elrond heard his door open and watched as Erestor came in. Elrond looked at his beloved.
" I can explain."
Erestor held up his hand.
" Peace hervenn nin. I know what has happened."
Andro could not look at Erestor. He had caused him enough grief in his life, there was no reason for him to talk now. Andro felt a hand upon his shoulder. He looked up an and saw Erestor. Andro lowered his head.
" Why are you being kind to me?"
Erestor sat beside him.
" I know you saved me from Hadereth."
Elrond smiled at that comment. Andro, one of the cruelest elves in all of middle-earth, had prevented another cruel elf from hurting Erestor. It did not seem that Andro was cruel any longer, accepting an embrace from Erestor. Elrond put the towel he had been using back in the water. Erestor looked at him.
" Is he badly injured?"
Elrond shook his head.
" No. Just bruised."
Erestor smiled at his husband, then turned to Andro.
" I still say the same as before. I forgive you."
Andro smiled, but then his smile faded moments later. Erestor knew the reason. Andro wanted to know if Erestor still loved him.
TBC...