76. Anima-Mea

AELIANA

"Selene can make mistakes…" Voktor said quietly.

"Maybe, but I'm strong. You know that." I turned away to check my brownies. Deep down, I knew he just needed some love… but I also needed him to take that first step.

"You fucking are…"

The smell of brownies filled the air.

"Aeliana."

I looked at him, as he struggled to say what he wanted to.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I was-"

The beep