Wrath (The Faithful and the Fallen, #4)

by John Gwynne

You speak of truth and courage. Forgiveness can be the greatest act of courage.”

“I saw you,” Gar said quietly, “take a wound, to give one.”

“I love you, Ban,” Gar said, the words coming out a wet whisper, but there was strength in his grip as he squeezed Corban’s hand. “You are the son I never had, and no son could have made me prouder.” Tears filled Corban’s eyes. “I love you, Gar, as my da, my brother, my greatest friend,” Corban whispered. Gar’s grip on his hand tightened, then slackened. “Don’t go,” Corban whispered, Gar’s face a blur through his tears. “Please, Gar, don’t go.” But he already had.

What a wonderful moment between two key figures in the story.

“He and Cywen clearly like each other,” Corban leaned closer to Coralen and whispered. “One of them should just come out and say it.” He saw Coralen staring at him with a look of incredulity. “What?” Corban said.

Haha