Chapter 79 Theo's Choice

Reyna, you, okay?" Theo's voice cut through the low hum of conversation at the small bistro-a half-lit refuge from chaos outside the door. Reyna sat alone at a corner table, her eyes fixed on the glowing screen of her phone, brows knit in worry and unspoken sorrow. "I'm fine, Theo," she said shortly, not looking up. But Theo could tell from the quiver in her tone that something was deeply amiss. Sliding into the seat opposite her, Theo's heart pounded in that mix of concern and determination. "No, you're not," he said softly, lowering his voice so only she could hear. "That look-like you're carrying a heavy burden. I saw the news about Alexander. It hurt you, didn't it?