But as understanding as he was, I feared it was only a matter of time before he’d be frustrated by our inability to move forward in any serious way. I didn’t want Isabelle to lose out on that chance, even if I denied myself. But to lose my V-card while not in control of myself… that wasn’t going to happen anytime soon.
So instead, Mikah put his arm around us. Oggie’s aspect had given him a connection to earthen elementals, something that gave him a unique kind of strength. It was oddly comforting. I allowed Isabelle to nuzzle our head into his chest as we saw Luke Skywalker’s aunt and uncle get ousted by stormtroopers—a scene that, for the first time, hit home with me in a way it never had before. It was a tragedy… for Luke, and for me. And out of tragedy it sent him on a path where he could utilize the “force,” and wield a pretty badass light saber. Again, I couldn’t help but note the parallels between his life and mine. Only in the end, Luke finds out that Vader was his father—sorry if I spoiled it for you. My nemesis, though, had once been my best friend—even if only for a short time. And I had no idea if Pauli was still there. Nico’s spirit was supposed to be released when the Baron was going to possess his body. But would Kalfu allow Pauli to be at peace? Not likely.
I tried to push the thoughts outside of my mind as Isabelle snuggled up with Mikah, taking a deep whiff of whatever cologne he was wearing. The stuff smelled like what a grandpa might wear—but Isabelle was an old-fashioned girl.
And in a strange way… I found it comforting.
To be continued…
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