Fallen Stars (Heavenly Bodies, #2)

by Imani Erriu

Enzo inhaled the scent of Elara and committed it to memory. “I’m so sorry,” he whispered. “And I need you to know that you saved me.” His voice broke as light began to flare from his palms, flowing into the shadow. “You taught me how to love the darkness, how to welcome it. In the moments where I needed to run from my light you were there, ever patient. And I love you. I love you for making Elara who she is. I love you for taking her fear and pain when she couldn’t carry it alone. And most of all, I love you for allowing me to love you.” “It is an honour to be loved by you,” the shadow whispered back, tears of moonlight dripping down her face as the light began to creep up her form. “And I wouldn’t have changed a moment of this for the world. You gave me the greatest gift of all—acceptance. You saw me as I truly was, every flaw and shadow, and you loved me anyway. More, because of them.”