Chapter 53

“How is Mario doing these days?" I inquired as I felt the ache that comes with having painful memories resurface in the back of my skull.

"He's making good progress. We tied the knot the previous year. It is hard to believe that it took the United States of America so much time to make it lawful.” Benjamin huffed, but he allowed a smile to slowly appear on his face. "I mean, it's been legal in Europe for years," Benjamin said.

"It was well past due; please accept our congrats!" I remarked in an upbeat and enthusiastic manner.

"I'm sorry, May, but I'm not here just to catch up with an old buddy. I've come to remind you of the agreement that you and Kane made with each other earlier.” Benjamin stated in a sympathetic tone while gesturing into the air around him, "You were supposed to let this go."

"Mario and I have been keeping an eye on you for the past 12 months. You're headed in the opposite direction, toward the light. You went on a rant after Kane was kil