voice; private
[ jeremy, on the other hand, held a grudge for a long time. in his defense, what elena did was inexcusable, even if it came from a place (or so she tells herself) of love, of wanting to spare him from pain when he begged her to make it stop. their relationship was never again like it had been before their parents died, but they were able to rebuild. especially in chicago.
the thought of him worrying about her whereabouts still makes her chest clench, but it's her turn to give a nod, firm. ]
We will. [ speaking of which - ] Someone told me about a defense force. Are there other venues?