Lumian continued, "You are smart, Val, and we know it." He extended his hand, caressing Valentine's hair. "Father knows it, and he wouldn't blink an eye to get rid of you."
Valentine slapped his hand off. "Why didn't you save Draven back then if you were such a good person? Why didn't you stand with him? He'd never done anything wrong to any of you. Why did you hurt him along with others?"
Lumian went silent. He gazed at him for a few long moments before taking a deep breath. "I would have been killed if I hadn't. Our father doesn't trust me, so I have to do it. Don't blame me."
"It was for your sake too!"
"What?" Valentine looked at him. "My sake? What the hell are you—"
"Never mind that." Lumian interrupted him.
