“Just reminding her that I paid the price for my loyalty.” His brow furrows, but he stares ahead of us. “Paid what price?” The question slips out before I can stop my foolish tongue. I can’t help but remember what Dain said, that Xaden has reasons to never forgive my mother. “Boundaries, Violence.” His head lowers for the span of a heartbeat, and when it rises, he’s wearing that polished give-no-fucks mask he’s so good at donning.
yeah...he doesn't wanna tell her, cause mama Sorrengail did something fucked up....no matter how piss Violet is with her, that's still her mom. plus what ever it is, it's classified according to Dain