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.

since your life mimics this story line a little," Grimoire adds, both of

"Excuse me?"

know, when you and

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

ancient history

history, Grimoire.

and Victoria were also in an ambiguous relationship setting at the

back into that book

She's right, though.

with a scowl, and she

means the relationship was inactive. There's nothing wrong with Victoria being with Sam during that arc. In fact, I'd

so you're saying Clayton's better for

God. How am I even involved in this conversation? You're talking about a TV

is based on emotional response

incorrect, Selene says primly

bury my head against my knees, wishing I could tune them both out. The bickering is driving me insane, and I just want a moment

know I can hear that thought, right?" Grimoire's stupid voice cuts through my attempt at mental

can I, Selene chimes

past life to be tortured this way? Maybe I should have asked Vester and Vanessa to find me some more busy work as Luna instead of opting to spend time with Aurum, waiting not-so-patiently for

up next to me, nuzzling my arm

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

you'd be surprised, Selene's dry voice echoes in my head. Right now, he's thinking about how good fish tastes when it's

again. It's clear he's thrilled that she's paying attention to him, even if it's just to mock his

do you know what he's

clutching his sides as he rolls in mid-air. "How does she know?" he wheezes. "She can't not hear

out a low, menacing 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 stare that sends a shiver

the urge to diffuse the situation and the instinct

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

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

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