It feels so good to be back here, so close to Robin again. My body instantly feels like it’s repairing itself.
I’ve been pushing him away for so long now, even when he was nearby there was a disconnect between us. I could never have imagined how much I truly need him.
Robin leads us through the vibrant, living corridors and into a smaller room lined with ivy-covered furniture. At the end of the room is a fireplace glowing with purple and green sparkling flames.
Robin gestures for us to have a seat across from him, and we oblige. He looks impossibly graceful as he crosses his long legs and folds his fingers over his knee.
“Thank you,” I breathe uneasily, “Thank you for seeing me… us. I’m sorry to bother you. I just wasn’t sure where else to turn.”
He looks at me, and the cool distanc
