Council of Cowards

I rest my hand on his shoulder. He's close to losing control and I know he wants answers before that happens. He takes a deep breath, placing his hand over mine. "Now, I'll ask you again. Did you know that Malachi killed my father and mother" he asks. I can feel his intention to lie as the aura that surrounds him grows and deepens in color. "Tell the f**king truth" I say with a growl and his spine