78|It’s Absolute

~Rory~

The rational thing to do was step away from the things causing us pain. Yet I choose to stay and wait with Henry.

The bitterness in my chest was comparable to drinking kale juice. But I fought the urge to run.

There was a reason Andrew wanted me to see this, and I wanted to know what it was, no matter how painful it might be. Also, I kept in mind that this was Elijah’s past; I am his present and his future. If Andrew aims to break us apart or persuade me to change what I feel for Elijah, he must do more than this stunt.

When Elijah stepped out of the house, he patted Henry’s shoulder, who merely rolled his eyes in return.

“I’m busy,” Elijah murmured, running his fingers through his hair, l