Why did you abandon me in Paris to the Children of Satan?
It’s always been only a matter of time until Armand asks this of him, but it doesn’t make the question easier to hear. Marius knows now he made the wrong decision in leaving Armand to that cult. The least he owes the boy is an honest explanation. “I suppose there was more than one reason.” He falters, but then continues, “You’re sure you wish to discuss this?”















