“What?”.
“Dylan met him years ago.
He mentioned that my father was not known by the same name. He advised Dylan to avoid me as he would be better off without knowing the truth.
Damian's shoulders trembled with anxiety. "Now we believe everything he has said?".
I said no. But "I believe, and I can't let that stop.".
Damian let out a lengthy breath. His silence lasted for about a minute.'
He calmly asked, "Why didn't you tell me how scared you were?".
"Your behavior is consistent, pretending that nothing can ever happen to you.".
Like you can handle everything. But I can't. I'm not like you, Damian.”.
He walked over and reached out to me, but I held back. It was so bold.
“Aria…”.
“I need space,” I whispered.
He swayed as I had struck him.
I loathe the silence that e
