Julian, Jacob, and I had a glass of wine to celebrate the occasion as we finally came to a consensus that left them both pleased. Jacob apologized repeatedly for all that he had done until now, and Julian accepted the apologies in a reserved fashion. As we downed our wine, savoring the burning trail it left behind, a peaceful, brighter mood filled the room.
"Let me make a toast for you, Gael." Julian raised his glass up with a bitter smile on his face and said, "I spent the last few days in so much worry, you know? I would've suffered less had you told me who you were."
I grinned as I raised my glass and clinked it with his. "It's your fault for not asking."
"Keogh." Julian almost choked on his drink. "You're blaming me for it?"
"Hahaha. Just blame me instead. It's all my fault for tro
