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August 12 - August 15, 2024
When Tessa didn’t reply, Theon said, “Tessa, you can call me Theon in Axel’s presence as you can when Luka is around.” “How generous of you,” she snipped in response, turning back to the window and continuing to eat her fruit. A chuckle came from Axel. “Oh, she is a delight. I think I like her.” “You would,” Theon remarked. “You will have to excuse her. She’s been in a mood the last several days.” “That will happen when you have magic shoved into your body, spend days in excruciating pain, and then be denied the pleasure of doughnuts and pizza,” she called out sardonically. “It also happens
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She got up and went to the balcony doors, needing some air, but when she tugged on the handles, they didn’t budge. She tugged again, the doors rattling, and her chest tightened when they stayed firmly shut. Her brow fell against the cool glass as a few raindrops began to fall, and she started to count. At least she could still see the light, even if it was just out of reach.
“I can’t look at her tonight.” Luka only nodded, understanding all the reasons those words were true. Neither of them said anything for a long time, the minutes bleeding into an hour, then two. They took turns drinking from the bottle, Luka having abandoned his glass. He was sliding the bottle across the counter when he finally broke the silence. “This will break her. She’ll never forgive you for this.” Theon brought the bottle to his lips, tipping the last of the agaveheart down his throat. “I know.”
“I don’t feel guilty about this,” Theon said, reaching for the door handle. “We don’t have the luxury of guilt.” “No matter what state I find her in, this was worth it. She’ll understand the gravity of the situation. I’ll never have to do this again.”