I wasted my time lamenting, thinking about how to end it all before I came of age.”
“You know what?” She squeezes my hand.
“Take advantage of what you’re feeling, even if it’s thanks to him. Live. Don’t give in. Don’t resign yourself to your role. Use the interest he has in you to live, Elara.”
“Weren’t you the one saying his interest was the worst thing that could happen to me?”
“It probably is. But if you’re getting something out of it, maybe it’s not so bad.”
“You two are chatty today!”
We both jump, hands on our chests as if to calm our hearts.
Luca appears, stretching her arms as if she just woke up.
Do Phoenixs sleep? Maybe I should look that up...
Luca stares directly at Nymera, and Nymera does the same.
They watch each other without blinking.
“You’re a…” Nymera begins.
