“Do you…” He couldn’t say it. But he had to. “Do you want me to leave?”
“Why would I want you to stay? You’re nothing more than a useless, broken, failure.” Theo laughed; Henry’s stomach plummeted. “All I ever do is take care of you. You can’t do anything without me. I told you last night, Henry. You’re not good enough for me.”
“That is not what I said.” Henry swung his attention to that voice to find Theo, a new Theo, standing by his side. Short and fierce. Hand on Henry’s shoulder. “If you would so kindly refrain from putting words in my mouth, I’d greatly appreciate it.” His voice, strong and hard and firm, left no room for protest. “Now. Leave my Henry alone. This instant.”
The world reshaped itself around them, obeying Theo’s every command. The other Theo snapped out of existence.
