"I really don't know anymore, Zephyr," Darius admitted, his shoulders slumping as he exhaled a long, heavy sigh. His voice carried weariness. "Damien was once my best friend… no....more than that. He was my lover. Even though being gay is condemned in this world of ours, we still shared some unforgettable moments together. Moments that… mattered, before the dark secret tore us apart."
A stunned silence filled the living room.
"A lover?!" Zephyr and Auren exclaimed at the same time, their voices ringing in unison, eyes widening with shock and no small measure of terror.
