“I never thought you’d consider Ophelia’s offer. Never. Your love for me … it goes beyond pride and common sense. At least, I thought it did.” Bernadette stares me down with eyes the color of emeralds. Does she have any idea how fucking fierce she looks? Regardless of what happened with Kali, she’s the strongest woman I know in so many ways. “And I liked it that way, Vic. We’re not supposed to be rational, me and you.”
