86 — Edward is dead.

SELENA

Days had passed since I'd last seen Pedro, but he still lingered in my mind. His thoughts and his face were imprinted on my mind, refusing to fade. I couldn't escape the memories of him, the moments we'd shared, and the feelings he'd stirred in me. It was as if he was always there, just out of reach.

I had been debating whether or not to meet with Pedro, to give him a chance to explain. But after taking Liam to see Edward, and hearing the man say that Liam looked so much like his father, I couldn't bring myself to face Pedro. I was overwhelmed with the implications of Edward's words, and I didn't know what to do. I was lost, confused, and afraid.

Afraid I might take on Edward's advice and tell Pedro everything.

"Let's forget about Pedro and focus on something else," I said out loud, hoping to redirect my thoughts. But it was no use.

Pedro was all I could think about. His face, his smile, the way he looked at me, it was all there, in my mind, refusing to go away. I tried to push