Auditions

Elena - Pov

"What was I thinking last night? I almost kissed Silas." As the visions from the previous night replayed in my memory, I grumbled aloud, chiding myself for my foolishness.

"Is something wrong?" Lyra inquired, stroking Bruno's fur as he lay contentedly in her lap.

"Lately, Elena, you've been keeping me out of the loop. Are you sure you're doing well? The mess made by your ex-fiancé must weigh on you. If you want to talk, I am here for you," Lyra commented. I twirled the fork between my fingers, slowly processing Lyra's words.

"I... Lyra... I'm not sure what to say, what I feel..." I choked on my words. Reaching for the glass of water, I swallowed the emotional lump in my throat.

Lyra immediately jumped from her seat, Bruno following suit. Crouching next to me, Lyra softly touched my hand, staring at me melancholic. Overwhelmed by memories of Jake's betrayal and the illness gnawing at me, I broke down. I confided in her about Jake's departure for another woman and the loneli