~Avery~
I went on to tell James everything that Selene had told me and by the end of it, he didn't say a word. His jaw was clenched tightly and his fingers tightened on my waist.
”Please say something,” I asked quietly as I placed a hand on his cheek.
He leaned into my touch and I breathed out in relief.
”Was that what happened earlier, was that Xena and you syncing?”
I nodded my head.
”Somewhat, it wasn't all of it,” I thought about it for a moment before continuing.
”In fact, I don’t think that was even a smidge of what awaits,” I didn't know whether to cry or laugh. I nearly hurt a lot of people tonight and thinking that this could happen again brought back some dark memories.
I had already hurt Malia.
My mind drifted. Back to the beginning. Back to when I m
