Esmeralda POV My heart dropped, the knife in my hand fell to the ground, making a clattering sound. Killian was so angry that it was really evident on his face, the firmness of his face was more than enough for me to know that he needed just one word from me.“I can explain.” I mumbled, voice shaky.“It’s a simple question. Is it true or not?” He asked once more, maintaining his stance by the door.I know how much he hates repeating himself, and with the way the bond shook, I knew he was holding on by a thread. He was only trying to give me a benefit of doubt.“Yes.” I found myself saying.“Why?” Behind that one word were a lot of follow up questions. Why did I do it? Why didn’t I tell him anything all these while? Why did I lie?“I can explain, I swear.” I mumbled, walking over to him. The cold look in his eyes made me want to step back, but I just stood on the spot, not too close to him but enough to look into his eyes.He didn’t say anything, his silence was however intense than a
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