C129 what is the truth

Lucas

"Enough serpentine evasions - you will answer plain!" I thundered, patience fraying to tattered edge. "What designs festered secret upon my own mate that you dared not give tongue?"

Keegan flinched but persisted firm. "No dark compulsion moved me beyond vows sworn - only preserve the innocent as conscience dictated, however harshly judged." His eyes met mine squarely