"Susan, no."

He shifts to look down into her face, frowning. "You were the target of cruel and vicious jealousy. There's nothing you could have done to deserve any of this."

Caspian curves one hand at her cheek and coaxes her to meet his eyes. "No great joy comes without a little sorrow; they walk hand in hand. And you give me great joy, dear. Even now. Far more than any grief."