Take All The Time You Need

The energy in the air sparked with the remnants of the ritual as we returned inside. The room felt heavy, and my heart ached with all of the hope that had nowhere to go, and my disappointment. Brad placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, his eyes mirroring the same emotions I felt.

"We gave it our all, Layla," Brad said, his voice gentle. "Even if it didn't work this time, I'm not giving up. We'll find a way to break this curse, I promise."

His words were very soothing to my soul, and they felt like a reassurance that he was still here, still fighting alongside me. I managed a weak smile, my eyes still moist with unshed tears.

"I know, Brad. It's just... seeing you like this, it breaks my heart. I can't bear the thought of you not remembering us, our love, our life together," I said, my voice quivering.

He pulled me into his arms, holding me close. "I can't bear it either, Layla. But we're in this together. We face our challenges as a team, remember? And no matter what happens, I lov