Chapter 34: Ginevra's Acceptance

She got down from the bed and moved back to the wall, carefully staring at me and hugging herself. I stood up, taking a reluctant step toward her. She seems scared and I’m not ready to increase that.

“D…don’t…don’t come close to me,” she warned, pointing a finger at me. I stopped in my tracks, hinting at her to calm down.

“Don’t be scared, sweetheart, it’s me, I can explain,” I assured. She shook her head continuously.

“Don’t come near me,” she uttered, pinning herself closer to the wall. “Emi, where are you? Please, save me,” she sobbed.

“Just listen to me, Ginevra. Don’t be scared. I can explain. What do you want to know to confirm that it’s truly me?”

She continued staring fearfully at me. I watched as she took a deep breath, calming herself down and gazing deeply at me. Her heavy breathing reduced.

“Hmm! What was my favorite star's name?” she asked. I smiled.

“Crescent moon,” I replied, taking a step toward her. “She shines the brightest because you view her as Luna, your l