10

There was an unsettling feeling that lingered in the air whenever Magnus was around, like a dark cloud casting a shadow over our relationship. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but something was undeniably wrong. He had become distant, his once warm and affectionate demeanor replaced with an icy coldness that pierced through my heart.

Every interaction with Magnus was now laden with tension. His words were curt, devoid of the tenderness and care that used to define our conversations. The playful banter we once shared had evaporated, leaving behind an uncomfortable silence that echoed in my ears.

I tried to rationalize his behavior, searching my memories for any signs or hints of what could have caused this change. Had I said or done something to hurt him? Had our once unbreakable bond been fractured by misunderstandings or unresolved issues?

But the truth was, I couldn’t pinpoint a specific event or moment that could explain this transformation. It was as if Magnus had erected an