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ZAIA. Night has fallen and I’m sitting in the lounge with Jai, Valerie, and Atticus whilst the children play before the fire. “So we don’t really know how much is needed… or exactly how to use it,” Atticus says as he examines the pouch. Rain is pouring down outside, and it’s rather windy. Somehow
Jai sighs and shakes his head. “Zaia, it’s not that. We were just concerned, Se- The Black Beast he… I don’t know. I feel we need to talk to him-” “Do not question me. As far as I am concerned, The Black Beast is just another enemy. From this day forward, I expect you all to remember that. He betra
“I’m sorry Sia…” He says guiltily. She shakes her head and smiles up at him. “I’m sorry too, Zion...” I can’t help but smile at them both as Zion takes her hand and gently leads her to the bed. “Come on, let’s get ready for bed then.” He tells her. “Mommy Sia’s medicine!” he adds before hurrying
ZAIA. Blow after blow… The pain in my body is screaming at me to stop, to take a break and breathe… but I don’t want to. I refuse to. This is a way to release the rage inside of me and it’s… empowering. “Zaia… let’s take a break.” Atticus’s breathless voice comes as he grabs my fist, yanking me
“I mean… would it be fair to the woman I settle for when I am in love with someone else?” his voice is quiet, but his words are clear. I look across at him. “I’m not worth it,” I say quietly as I sit up. “I told you I’ll wait. Even if there’s no end… I’ll still wait.” He sits up, but I refuse to l
“And I’m beginning to not like you again,” Jai mutters. “Jai, I’m just trying to help.” Atticus says, a sliver of irritation in his voice. “Yeah, what I’m seeing is you getting a little too cosy the moment Seb isn’t in the picture.” Jai shoots back. “Jai!” Valerie says as Atticus stands up his ey
SEBASTIAN. Every day that passes is excruciating. From the moment I left her, turning my back on her, I have been unable to sleep knowing that I betrayed her once again. How does one recover from such pain? I know this time I won’t have another chance because no one deserves more than a second…
“And why do we have someone who is worthless?” I ask nonchalantly. “Well now, that ain’t your business, is it? We heard that someone is coming for him. I guess he wants to test your loyalty.” He smirks, almost challengingly. I look back at him, unphased. “I don’t fucking have anything to prove. He