Chapter 39

Brave

My mouth ran dry. At the same time, I was overwhelmed by what he said. That's fine. To rejoice in the midst of serious circumstances.

He held my chin. "So, I'm asking you to be brave, Thalia. We're both afraid. But if we work on our fears, we will overcome it, baby. Just please, believe in me,"

His words seemed to trigger me. It made me realize so many things in just a split second.

We aren't perfect. We both have a fair share of imperfections. But he was right. If I will let my fear summon me, nothing will happen. I surely won't get hurt if...