Mirabella's Pov
"Because I loved you, dinnazione!"
It's a declaration. One made with a strained voice, staggered breath, and a hesitant heart.
Time stills. I blink, my blink slow—too slow, as though my grip on sanity is lost.
Certain events are impossible to prevent.
For years, decades even, it has been a known fact. Certain events cannot be prevented, but a knowing of its occurrence ensures that we are properly prepared for when those events does occur.
With Ares, my eyes were opened wide, my ears listening, intent to comprehend the signs by observation.
The manner at which he stared at me, smiled at me, took care of me, provided me with companionship—I wanted to comprehend.
Foolish of me to assume.
I was too much of a coward to have demanded clarity.
He was too much of a coward
