Chapter 327 Ava: A Book's Debate

That's absolutely ridiculous.

"It's a solid theory," Grimoire counters, sitting on the floor across from Selene. He's back in his child form, with only minimal flames flickering over his skin. Aurum, for his part, watches in silence, exactly seven feet separating the tip of his paw from her side.

If he moves even an inch forward, she snaps at him. It didn't take long for him to realize he should stay back.

I feel bad for him, but—

Don't feel bad for him.

—Selene doesn't have any interest in backing down.

Of course I don't.

Grimoire continues, unfazed by our side conversation. "Look, the fault lies with her, no matter how you slice it."

That is factually incorrect.

"You use that word, but I don't think you understand what factual means."

That is also factually incorrect.

"No. You have to break it down. Let's start from the beginning. Victoria and Gene were dating, right? But then Gene asked for a break. He never said they were breaking up, right?"

He asked for a break because he wanted to take Layla to the prom. Stop trying to spin this around so Gene's the victim.

Groaning, I hit my forehead against my knees. This discussion started with Selene trying to explain the first season of her favorite show, and now the two are arguing over the main plotline in season three.

It's enough to drive the brain host (that's me) certifiably insane.

There's no one to certify that.

life mimics this story line a little,"

"Excuse me?"

when

I shake my head firmly. "We are not going there. That

ancient history would

ancient history, Grimoire. Drop

Victoria were also

you keep this up, she might shut you back into that book forever, Selene points out, sounding far

She's right, though.

she takes the

inactive. There's nothing wrong with Victoria being with Sam during that arc. In fact, I'd argue

Clayton's better

even involved in this conversation? You're talking about a TV show. Please talk about the

logic is based

factually incorrect, Selene says

and bury my head against my knees, wishing I could tune them both

can hear that thought, right?" Grimoire's stupid voice cuts through

can I, Selene

great. What did I do wrong in my past life to be tortured this way? Maybe I should have asked Vester and Vanessa to find

against my side. Aurum has abandoned his Selene-stalking to curl up next to me, nuzzling my arm with his cheek. I can't help but

least you're not joining in on their silly arguments," I murmur to him. "I bet when you're

how good fish tastes when it's half-burned and covered in the ashes of

he pants hard, staring at her once again. It's clear he's thrilled that she's paying attention to him,

how do you

laughter, clutching his sides as he rolls in mid-air. "How does she know?" he wheezes. "She can't not hear him. It's the mate bond. She's got a constant stream of consciousness flowing

an instant. He turns his head, fixing Grimoire with a

catching me between the urge to diffuse the

have that level of self-preservation, because he's still

all calm down," I say, trying to keep my voice steady. "Grimoire, maybe tone down the laughter? And

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