The Five Demigods

Chapter 121

Scott sat there, staring at the letter, for what felt like an eternity before he picked it up with a shaky breath.

He held it in his hands, folded. He didn't want to open it because he knew what was in it and he wasn't ready to face the reality that Mitch was gonna die. Neryssa didn't deserve to not know who her father was. Pictures and stories would never be enough.

He sniffled and looked at Mitch.

Putting the letter aside for now, he grabbed Mitch's cold, lifeless hand and brought it to his face and nuzzled into the palm.

"Come back to us." He whimpered, tears pooling as he brought his other hand up to stroke Mitch's cheek with the back of his hand.

Scott steeled himself and cleared his throat, sitting back in his seat and picking up the letter.

The tears fell as soon as he opened it and started reading.

My Love,

You are kind, you are wise, and you are beautiful. I couldn't imagine my life without you. And I'm so sorry that you'll have too. This isn't fair and it isn't right, and I'm so...so sorry. I love you with my whole self and I never wanted to leave you. Especially not like this.

I know we had a rocky start, but you are the love of my life and I am so glad to have met you. I didn't know what it was like to have someone to love and to love me back, but you showed me different. You showed me that I was capable of love, capable of being loved. You showed me what love even was. You gave me my whole world and everything I could've ever wanted. Neryssa is happy, healthy, and beautiful. And I know with my whole heart that she's going to be as amazing as her mother is. Scott, you've got to stay strong for her. I know this hurts and it's going to, probably forever, but you can't shut down. She needs you.

Scott bit his lip as tears made their way down his face.

I just want you to know, that you are perfect. In every possible way. And if you ever think otherwise, don't. Because you know it's not true. You are amazing. You're always there for someone when it counts and you've stuck with me through everything. It takes a special kind of person to do that and you're it, Scott. You're my everything and I am so sorry to do this to you, but you can handle this. I know you can. And you're not alone. You have everyone else to help you when you need it, just like you've helped them. Believe in yourself, Scott, and you can do anything and everything.

The blond bit down even harder, drawing more blood on his lip, but he didn't even care. He barely felt it. He let out a shaky breath and continued reading, though it broke his heart to do so.

Don't forget that I'm always going be with you. Not even death can keep me from you. We've been through hell and back again and we've made it through, each time. You are stronger than you realize and I can only hope that you'll see that for yourself.

I love you and I always will. Please forgive me.

Yours, forever and always,

Mitchell.

P.S. Avi has something for you, when you're ready. Bring this to him when you're done reading it, and he'll know what you mean.

Scott let out a breath he didn't know he was holding and looked at Mitch.

"God." He huffed and leaned forward, dropping his head into his hands. "Don't do this to me." More tears fell down as he sniffled. "Please." He whimpered, clutching Mitch's hand tight in his.

"Please." He begged.

He let out a few more sobs as he kissed Mitch's hand, leaving it against his lips for a moment.