IRIS
Leo was still saying something to me, but I could not figure it out. All I knew was I needed to make things right.
I forced my legs to work, pushing myself from Leo’s hold and I started walking. At first I had no destination. I just needed to leave and Leo followed but I barely registered his presence. I didn’t plan or think about where my feet were taking me. But when I finally stopped it was at Elara’s grave. Of course, this is where I would end up.
Leo stayed back giving me space.
I knelt and traced the letters of her name, the stone cold under my fingers.
“I don’t even know how to start this,” I whispered. I felt like I did not deserve to stand in front of her.
“I don’t know if you can hear me,” I continued, my gaze fixed on her name. “Or if this is stupid. Or selfish. B
