Exodus (The Ravenhood Duet, #2)

by Kate Stewart

“I’m talking to Cecelia,” Dominic counters. “Yes?” My eyes spill as Tobias darts his apprehensive gaze between his brother and me. “After this, you want to watch a movie?” Dominic asks. “You can make that cheddar popcorn I love. We can crowd under that blanket that smells like…what’s that smell?” I choke on a fresh wave of fear. “Lavender,” I say as more tears stream down my cheeks. “Yeah. And I’ll let you watch a chick movie because all I really want to do is watch you watch it. Your face gets all dopey when you get love drunk.” “Must be some good shit if she’s whipped you, Dom,” Matteo snarks, his vacant eyes lifting to me. “We love rainy days, don’t we, baby?” Dominic’s voice drifts up as he takes a step toward Matteo. “We do.”

“Dominic,” I whimper as he takes another step down the stairs toward Matteo. “What is it, baby?” “S’il te plaît, ne fais rien de stupide. Je t’aime.” Please don’t do anything stupid. I love you. “Je sais.” I know.

“Nous savions tous les deux que je n’allais jamais voir mes trente ans, mon frère. Prends soin d’elle.” We both know I was never going to make it to thirty, brother. Take care of her.

“Attends-moi mon amour. Jusqu’à ce que nous nous revoyions. Jusqu’à ce que nous puissions sentir la pluie sur nos deux visages. Il doit y avoir une place pour nous dans la prochaine vie. Je ne veux pas d’un paradis où je ne te vois pas.” Until we meet again. Until we can feel the rain on both our faces. There has to be a time for us in the next life. I don’t want any part of a heaven where I don’t see you.