CIAN
Gabriel's hands stayed gripped on the back of my shirt for a moment longer. Then he pulled back slowly and looked up at me.
His eyes were wet.
"I have waited years for this," he said. His voice was rough. "It was hard. But I had to keep myself alive because I knew… I hoped that a day like this would come when I would be able to get revenge. I did imagine a more violent interaction. But the court will do. It is the same thing at this point. I've waited years to stand in front of that circle and expose him for what he really is."
I nodded.
"Then you will get your chance."
"Now," he said. "I want to testify now. He has allies. I am sure, and my presence here would be dangerous to them."
I glanced toward the window. The light was still good. The hour had not passed yet. But it was close.
