“Love is like a dream. People often wake up from it and realize they’ve been with a stranger the entire time.” Caesar raised his head. “Where’d you read that? A fortune cookie?” Nathaniel smiled. “I wish. It’s sage advice. Might have saved me some heartache.” “Back when I ruined it all?” “Yup. Exactly.” Caesar strolled closer. “Maybe you’ve got it wrong. Maybe you wake up from the dream to realize it’s all true. I didn’t understand how much I loved you until I was dumb enough to throw it all away.” “You suck,” Nathaniel said evenly. “I know. But at least you like that about me.”
