Chapter: 49. HIS HATE.

****** Conri chased him around the fountain, the sound of his little giggles was like music to his ears, and remedy to his aching heart. The little guy was all smiles as he took off in circles, jumping up and down on the fountain's stone. As much as his life was miserable these days, he knew that even with the pain in his heart, these feelings wouldn't change. The child's laughter was like the sweetest melody he ever heard, it could heal him, mend his broken heart all by itself. His smile had been like the sun rising from behind clouds from the moment he set eyes on him. Holding a striking resemblance to him, the boy often reminded him of himselfwhen he was a mindless little kid, pure and innocent, unaware of how truly unfair life could get. It made him want to protect him and keep him safe. He wanted to be with him, to watch over him every second they were together. You never know what ugly fate pokes around the corner, and by the Goddess, he was ready to protect him until the very en