Grace waited for his response, and much to her relief, Davian stepped aside and allowed her entrance into his apartment without a word.
The living room was dimly lit, and the only source of light was the single lamp sitting in the corner. The place felt cold and empty, much like the man standing before her.
"I heard about Marcus and Julian," she began, keeping her voice quiet but steady.
Davian's jaw tightened, and he looked away. "I did what I had to do."
"I know," she replied, stepping closer. "And I'm not here to judge you. I just… I wanted to make sure you are okay."
He let out a bitter laugh. "Okay? Grace, I killed them. They trusted me, and I—"
"You saved them from something worse," she interrupted him firmly. "You gave them peace, Davian. That doesn't make you a monster. It makes you human."
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!