I felt a smirk tug at the corner of my mouth. Leave it to Chris to reduce something like this down to its most simplistic form. “More or less, I suppose,” I conceded with a slightly bashful laugh. “Although personally, I subscribe to the idea that maybe all versions of a given deity are equally real
ChrisThe scent of disinfectant and herbal remedies stung my nostrils as Leonard and I made our way down the narrow infirmary corridor. My boots echoed off of the walls, my steps short and clipped.“Are you sure you want to see her?” Leonard asked. “After what she did, no one would blame you.”“She
I leaned in closer until I could see the tiniest flicker of uncertainty flickering behind Olivia’s impassive mask. “But you would do well to remember that she has also been known to unleash her unforgiving wrath when the circumstances demand it.”As I spoke, I thought back to that warehouse in the w
Ava The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air as I kneaded the dough, my fingers coated in a light dusting of flour. It was a simple task, one that normally brought me peace and allowed my mind to wander. As I worked, however, Olivia’s words echoed in my head—that cruel taunt about
I pinched the bridge of my nose, smiled, and shook my head. “I’m not complaining. It’s just… you’re both laying it on so thick.” There was a brief silence before Chris spoke up again. “Alright, alright; we have good news. But let’s save it for later. I’m hungry.” “Very well.” With that, the th
Ava I stared at Chris, my heart pounding in my chest as his words settled in. If he was staying here in Moonstone as Alpha, then… “Chris,” I began slowly, trying to keep my voice steady despite myself, “we’ve been over this. I—” “I know, I know,” he interrupted with a wave of his wine glass. “
“I always knew,” he continued softly. “Deep down, I always knew that no matter how much time passed, no matter how far apart we were… we would find our way back to each other eventually. It was fate—destiny. A gift from the Moon Goddess, if you will.” I blinked rapidly, trying in vain to stave off
Ava I fidgeted nervously in my seat at the long council table, my fingers absentmindedly tracing the lines in the wood. Across from me, the five vacant chairs meant for the Elders seemed to loom larger and more imposing with each passing second. Chris sat beside me, tapping his foot on the floor w