“You realize I’m furious, don’t you?”
I didn’t sound it, but I was beyond raising my voice at this point. I just stared ahead as the horses moved slowly but steadily towards Juventas’ home.
“I have very rarely seen you in any other state, Talia. Furious has been enjoyable on more than one occasion, though.”
“Is there anything else significant you have failed to mention?”
I expected a sarcastic response, but he looked genuinely upset, and he looked down at his feet.
“I’m sorry. I know it’s meaningless to you at this point, but I truly am. I wasn’t trying to deceive you, but I wanted you and I couldn’t stand the thought of losing you. I have never felt anything like I do when we’re together, and I was scared of losing you. Fear is not something I am accustomed to, and my judgement was c
