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.

happened to him after he got away, I murmured, more to myself than to Matt. "And James, Lisa, and Ronan... But let's not go down that rabbit hole

towards. "I get it. And you're right. This isn't the time or

the conversation away from painful memories, I punched Matt gently in the arm. "Hey, quit being all sentimental on me. We have a party

genuine this time. "Alright, alright! No more

night wore on, I 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

glasses to the kitchen, finding Enzo pouring himself another drink. The weight of his pending announcement

gently, reaching out to touch his arm, "I've noticed you've been avoiding

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

make your announcement soon, I might just

always know

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