Harsh truth

James’ grip on my hand slowly loosened before his hand fell from mine followed by a halt in his steps.

The sun fell through the veil of trees, created these beautiful sun streaks that appeared opaque. Like you could reach your hand out and feel the rays themselves. It was beautiful and created the illusion that this moment was anything other than what it was.

My heart ached with every beat in his silence.

“The Moon Goddess doesn’t give someone two mates typically.” His voice was barely above a whisper and the words didn’t do anything to soothe over the pain that filled my chest at his avoidance of the question.

“But she did to you…”

Now my voice was barely above a whisper as the words left my lips.

James kicked a rock, his eyes following the way it tumbled through the dirt before opening his mouth again… only to close it before anything came out. His fingers pushed through his hair before turning towards me, “I’m usually not one to be at a loss for words.”

I could feel his nerves, but