Chapter 62 3/5 I told him about the dream , the goddess , the mistake that was made .

He snorted .

The mistake being that the shadow wounded you instead of me ? It seems like it , I said .

But did I succeed in saving you ? Are you all right ? Yes .

He paused .

Why did you do it ? I looked down at my carefully folded hands .

My veins hummed with nervous energy , and my fingers wanted to move so bad .

To twitch and fiddle and distract me from the way Dane was looking at me .

I dont know .

It was instinct , I said , truthfully .

I saw what was about to happen and I couldnt stand the thought of you … I cut off and swallowed .

But Im glad youre okay .

Dane let out a quiet breath and leaned forward , so his elbows were on his knees .

Ive had some time to think about the things Ive learned .

for the

, he

, pale palm trembled

No , his voice was

I have to .

done terrible things

caused you nothing but pain

the Chapter 62 time , I thought you deserved to suffer the way

were innocent

I closed

behind my lids and threatened to

guilt would

Dont say this .

Not now .

tightened

I have to .

… not always a good man

can be a ruthless bastard when I have

tried to keep one rule : dont harm the innocent

I whispered

thats what you want

voice was just as quiet

certain of myself

dont always know

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