Maelis

“Long time no see, ex-mate,” I said in a voice I hadn't used in three years, aiming the black gun directly at the center of his chest.

I watched the color drain from his face. The anger, the arrogance, everything evaporated in an instant as he looked like he'd just seen a ghost. And maybe that's right.

“Selene…?” he whispered, taking a step forward, his eyes searching my face desperately.

“No… this is not possible,” he muttered, battling with himself. He stared at me, shaking his head. “You’re not real. You’re dead. I buried you.”

“You did?” I flashed a sharp, humorless smile.

“I buried you,” he repeated, his...