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.

part of this conversation, since your life mimics this story line

"Excuse me?"

know, when

finger, I shake my head firmly. "We are

history

ancient history,

Gene and Victoria were also in an ambiguous relationship setting

she might shut you back into that book forever, Selene points out, sounding

She's right, though.

with a scowl, and she takes

a break means the relationship was inactive. There's nothing wrong with Victoria being with Sam during that arc. In

you're saying Clayton's better for Ava, then?" he asks

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

how her logic is

incorrect, Selene says

against my knees, wishing I could tune them both out. The bickering

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

I, Selene chimes

to be tortured this way? Maybe I should have asked Vester and Vanessa

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 smile, running my

in on their silly arguments," I murmur to him. "I bet when

Selene's dry voice echoes in my head. Right now, he's thinking about how good fish tastes when it's half-burned and covered in

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

growl at Grimoire's outburst. Aurum tenses beside me, his relaxed demeanor vanishing in an instant. He turns his head, fixing Grimoire with a dark, intense

atmosphere in the room shifts, catching me between the urge to diffuse the situation and the instinct to stay very,

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

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

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