Chapter Forty-Seven: All Cards on The Table 

Thane’s POV

“Promise you won't see me as a monster.”

I'm in the kitchen, and flushing the mess I created, down the sink. My back is to the door, and I can feel her presence lurking behind me.

It's either she's still in shock even though this is the second time she's experiencing my episode, or that she is trying to act invisible.

Whichever, I let her be, and take her time, knowing how messed up the situation is.

The silence between us is killing me, it's not something I'd love to live through. First, she heard of my sterility, and now, she faced my demons for the second time. Today has to be fun-filled indeed.

“Avery?”

I trash the empty soda can in the bin and return the pack of crackers to the shelve, before turning to fave her.

Still, she is silent but remains pressed to the door.

“I…”

I stop advancing towards her, suddenly seeing it's a bad idea, as she attempts to retreat.

As predicted after all.

Everyone is the same.