"That might be best." Dorian said, a tightness in his chest. Part pain at the idea of a world without Ellana and part fear as he realized that this man, whom he knew nothing about, might know as much about him as she did. It was somewhat frightening to have that much of his past in a stranger's hands.

"I apologize as well," he said in a strained voice. He wasn't sure what for right then but it seemed the thing to do.