Celeste
I looked up at Darien and took his hand. “You don’t have to be here. I appreciate it, but this information may be heavy. It’s okay.”
“I want to be here. This affects us both.” He placed his arm around me and I nodded at Barnabus.
He began.
“Long ago, when the world was new, the Moon Goddess visited the earth frequently. She fell in love with a mortal and granted him powers and immortality. In the beginning, everything was beautiful. But as centuries passed, it became too much. Having to watch everyone you love die. Outliving every person you meet. Knowing that no matter who enters your life, you will watch them leave it.” Barnabus paused. “Life became cruel for this man. This man was Braum.”
My wolf pressed flat inside me.
“After centuries of living, he changed. He became dar
