The Boy with the Apple

"Because Cormac didn't give you that apple, I did."

My eyes searched Kaelen's face, bracing for him to tell me he was kidding, but the seriousness carved into his features made me believe he was telling the truth. Still, confusion spun inside me. How was this even possible? I didn't remember meeting Kaelen back then.

"I don't understand," I finally stated, holding in my tears as I waited for him t