Chapter 0451

Matt's hand reached out, gripping the railing tighter. The mere mention of Tiffany's name elicited a deep sadness, a shared grief in all of us. She had left a hole behind that could never be filled.

I swallowed hard. "Then there's Selena," I continued, my long lost twin's name feeling heavy on my tongue. "In my dreams, I'm in that moment again. When she broke through the Luna's spell and killed her. We won because of her."

My vision blurred with unshed tears. "And sometimes, Matt, it's not even a dream. I could be sitting, reading, or just laughing with friends, and I'm suddenly right back there. Reliving it."

He chuckled softly, though the sound held no mirth. "I get that too. Though I imagine it's far worse for you, especially after Edward had you locked up and brainwashed.*

I winced, the memories of confinement and mind manipulation threatening to resurface.

Matt, noticing this, reached out to touch my arm. I instinctively flinched away, but not because of him. Because of the memories, "I'm sorry, Nina," he murmured. "I didn't mean to dredge that up."

my head. "It's

him after he got away, I murmured, more to myself than to Matt. "And James, Lisa, and Ronan... But

nodded, recognizing the dark path that our conversation was heading towards. "I get it. And you're right. This isn't the time or the

memories, I punched Matt gently in the arm. "Hey, quit being all sentimental

laughed, the sound genuine this time.

couldn't help but notice Enzo's absence. Every time I thought he might be gearing up for the big announcement, he'd divert the conversation or disappear into another room. I knew he was nervous about sharing his news, but the suspense was

the sound of clinking glasses to the kitchen, finding Enzo pouring himself another drink. The weight of his pending announcement was evident in the tense line of his shoulders and the distant look in his

reaching out to touch his

a deep breath, running a hand through his tousled hair. "I know, I know. I promised. It's just... I'm worried

counter, looking into his eyes. "If you don't make your announcement soon, I might just have to do it for you," I threatened

always know

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