Chapter Text
Apology
Word Count: 195
Universe: Canon
“I’m sorry.” Dain watched as Xaden’s shoulders stiffened before the man turned in his chair to look at him.
“For?” Xaden asked, his tone rough and strict. It was clear Xaden was wondering why the fuck Dain would have the gall to talk to him after everything that happened. Everything that Dain caused. It had been months since they had left Basgaith, but Dain needed to apologize.
Dain helplessly shrugged. “Everything. I screwed up with Violet and—and Liam. Sloane hates me because I’m trying to make sure she lives because I can’t go through that again. But then it seems like I’m just doing that out of guilt, but it’s not just guilt. I’m trying to make amends. I can’t take back everything but I’m trying . I wanted to apologize earlier, but you’re always around someone, and it didn’t seem fair—”
“Aetos.” That took him out of his rambling stupor, the military instincts kicking in at his superior’s voice.
“I will not say it’s okay. I will not say that I fully trust you. However, Violet does, and I trust her. Fuck up, and I will not hesitate to kill you. Get back to work.”