Malachi nodded. "Yeah, I get that. And I also understand I will never understand why Katie and Lavender put up with Cormac for so long. I know he was there for Lav when she was pregnant with Truth and after she gave birth and all. In a way, he has proven himself to be a good friend, but he's also proven himself to a downright asshole." He paused. "I really am sorry you had to meet him for any reason."
Malachi looked over Lily's shoulder for a moment, then his eyes flickered back to the woman's face. "That was part of the problem," he admitted, "I had to reconcile the fact he cares for Lavender deeply, but not in a romantic way. He loves Lavender, but it's not in love with her. You know?"