ASHES OF BROTHERHOOD
Then, without looking at me, he said, “Because the club ruined my life.”
“ You don't look ruined to me though.”
I waited for him to say more, but he didn’t say it, and I didn’t push either. I knew that tone, I used to speak in it too and I didn't want to push.
Eventually, he stood. “Get some rest, Ash. You leave before sunrise. No one needs to know you were here.”
“Right,” I said softly.
But as he walked away, I caught his gaze for a second and there was something there. I didn't know if it was curiosity or pity or even something else. But whatever it was, it pulled at me.
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