Jyeon stills, narrowing his gaze on me, turning into a deep frown as he struggles to formulate a reply. I can see the flicker of a million racing thoughts in his eyes as he stares through me, and I know he's having the same conflict of emotions I am. He is trying to understand that what he's hearing is true and having an immediate painful reaction. His body tenses up, and his jaw tightens as deep inner anger begins to show on the surface.

"You're sure? He said that? He admitted it?" His voice comes out in a husky and raw tone, inhaling with a shuddering breath, yet I can...