3rd P.O.V.
As Beatrix sat at the bar, Harley and Charis joined her, each taking a seat on either side of her. Harley slid her a drink, and Charis gave her a sympathetic smile.
Harley spoke first. "So, what's going on with you and Apollo? I saw him storm out of here earlier."
Beatrix sighed. "He's so closed off, Harley. I don't know what to do. Every time I try to get closer to him, he pushes me away."
Charis chimed in. "Maybe he's just not ready yet. You have to be patient."
Beatrix shook her head. "I don't know if I can be patient anymore. I want to be with him, but I don't want to keep waiting around for him to change his mind."
Harley frowned. "But what about your brother? Isn't he your top priority right now?"
Beatrix's face fell. "Of course he is. But that doesn't mean I can't have a life too."
Charis nodded. "You're not being selfish, Beatrix. You deserve to be happy too."
Beatrix took a sip of her drink and sighed again. "I just don't know if it's worth it. All this stress and
