And it takes everything I have not to take a step back when he takes a step forward." I was furious for a long time."
"What about your father dying?"
He gives a brief nod. "I kept hoping that the anger would go away one day, but it never did." His pupils dilate. They have a level of vulnerability I've never seen before. "I was sparring with this guy! We didn't get along. He said something that irritated me, and I let my emotions take over." He looks away, as if he can't bear looking at me. "It was bad—I almost killed him."
Hearing this makes me cringe. "Did you mean that when you said you let your emotions get in the way?"
He nods again, and I can tell he's struggling. "That's why everyone thinks I'm some strange, dangerous guy. I thought bringing my demons into the ring would help
