Epiloque 2: Their Given Paths

[Atticus’ POV]

“His help doesn’t come easy.”

The words leave my lips as I take Tabitha in, waiting to see if her resolve will quake. Maybe this was the reason that I fell for her, or maybe it was the undeniable draw that I felt. Whatever it was I knew, with or without my memories, I would choose her again and again because of the strength she radiated.

“I don’t care,” she says, beginning to move. “And if you’re just going to stand here and argue, you can..."

“No,” I sigh, hoisting Titus as he begins to slip. “Let’s go.”

I begin to move, heading into JD’s domain, and then lead the way to his room, where he should be waiting. When we arrive, the door swings open, and a broad smile rests on his face.

“Did you succeed?” He asks, eyeing the wrapped-up lump on my shoulder. “Or did you bring me another gift?"

“No,” I chuckle, throwing Titus on the ground. “It’s what you want.”

“But before that,” Tabitha adds, making her presence known. “There are some things that we would like to ask him.”

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