That terrible hurt in his eyes deepens as he turns to Galen. “I thought you, of all people, would figure it out. Two fucking centuries ago. You were my best friend. You knew me better than anyone. How could you ever believe that I would just sell out our clan like that?” Galen flinches. Pain and guilt pulse across his whole face as he stares helplessly at Draven. “I just… I don’t…” Draven lets out a humorless huff of laughter. “Once I realized that all of you thought that I had simply become a… What was it you called me? A spineless coward? A worthless traitor? Well, regardless, after that, it
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