Except she wasn't the source of that sadness in the way she thought. Regardless insisting on that point would be a waste of time and energy so instead he worked on reinforcing that belief he held.

"I don't care how long it takes. It won't change how I feel." Alphen insisted and drifted a little closer within the boundaries of them not quite touching. Still she could absolutely feel his warmth and the desire to be with her. Even like this just being close to one another.