Chapter 585

Corin's footsteps finally slowed, then came to a complete stop, the echo of them fading into the damp stillness of the corridor before he turned back at last.

Behind him, Dorian struggled upright, his face streaked with grime and tears that had long since dried into uneven tracks. His voice came out hoarse, unsteady, like something dragged up from deep inside.

"My lord... I'll talk. I'll tell you