Chapter 64

The others have commenced the next phase of their plan, which didn't include Tristan and Francesca again. So they chose to have their alone time in Francesca's room. There was nothing much to do anyway, until Selene figured out how to escape from her universe. Most of them were anxious, fearing that Luna would notice something was awry before they could put the rest of their plan in place, and Francesca was one of them. Tristan, though, was certain that they would be victorious, so they both agreed to put the thought of the war behind them for a while.

"Have you talked to Stefano yet?" Tristan asked as he cuddled closer to Francesca. He had taken off his disguise earlier, and so did Francesca.

"No." Francesca replied,"We've been actively avoiding each other. And since Selene's not with me anymore, I can't say that I mind it that much. As Francesca, I have no obligation to him, and he will only ever be my abuser."

Tristan was silent, playing with her hair. "I think you should tal