Phantom Hollow An Inderect Kiss

She could smell her. Smell Malice's scent on his coat. He didn't want to lie around this, he couldn't do that. Issun knew the truth may hurt her, but it was better to tell her now than have her find out later. Then things would be ten times worse.

"I'm so sorry," he started, not wanting to make eye contact. "I don't know what came over me. Her smell was different and it made me crazy. I-Icouldn't think straight. I didn't want to. I... I..." He took a shaken breath, realizing how fast he was speaking. "I'm sorry Sage."