BRIAR’S POV
It dawns on me now that I have to come clean to Tavian.
No matter what Sebastian says or his intentions, I know I can’t trust him—not on what he says about Tavian’s reaction and definitely not on keeping my secret.
The longer it remains hidden, the longer I’ll have to live in fear, cowering in front of Sebastian, hurting myself and eventually Tavian.
I made a promise, remember? To not hurt him again. He’s been through so much, and I’ve been selfish, trying to preserve my own sanity without considering how my actions have affected him.
I’ve been an asshole in many ways, but now that I have the chance, I can make some sort of amends.
I walk back into the palace, heading to where I know he’ll be at a time like this—his office. Suddenly, I’m ambushed by Eli.
He pops out o
