MALIK’S POV

Dorian pressed his palm hard against the tree, I could have easily moved on and totally forgotten about how I felt with how much his eyes glistened with what looked like unshed tears.

“Malik..” he whispered

“No, let me finish.” I cut him off as soon as he started

He closed his mouth.

“When the rogues cornered me that night, I let them, I could have ran for my life but it was either that or they ran towards you, so I fought, but I was stupid. Oh, when I fought I ...