The figure stepped into the room before the door locked.“What do you want?” Malachi asked as he switched the bedside lamp on.The figure dropped the cloak casually and draped it over a stand revealing Veryl whose face looked solemn.“Are you still angry?” Veryl asked, his steps slow until he made himself comfortable on a two-sitter sofa.Malachi crossed his arms, his face serious when he said, “You lied to me, what did you expect? That I'd congratulate you for breaking a promise?”“I had no choice.” Veryl replied almost instantly. “We were young and foolish.”Malachi visibly shuddered, “You never meant to keep it from the beginning, did you?”Veryl crossed his legs, his demeanor casual and relaxed, “It's not my fault that I couldn't say goodbye. I really wanted to but time was against me. I hope we can forget the past and…”“There is no going back if that's what you came here for.” Malachi cut in, his tone resembling finality.Veryl sighed then stood up. He hesitated for a second bef
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