Book of Mirrors I: The Celestials
Stefano said after a while, "But my people, Veronica, they deserve to survive. No, not survive. To thrive. I knew from the moment they came to me, that they would just lead me back to the life I was escaping from. But they're the best thing that happened to me since I came into this universe. I can't let them get hurt."
Veronica studied him, and the conviction in his speech. It was strange to admit, but even though the reckless Stefano that she liked had long gone, he might be changing for the better. Maybe this realization was the reason why she said, "And I am telling you. They won't need to if I can help it. Now, run along and go mope somewhere else. I'm concentrating.
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