Chapter 78. Do You Love Athena?

Tristan

“Then make me understand, Tristan.” She’d watched me pace like a mother watching a child have a tantrum. “We’re all family here. I’m your cousin, yes, but I’m also your sister in every way that matters. Even though we’re not blood siblings, and we didn’t grow up together. That has to count for something, right?”

I’d wanted to tell her that she was my sister, that I didn’t care about the technicalities of our relationship. I saw her as family the same way I should see Athena.

“Don’t start with that look,” she’d scolded before I could speak.

“What look?”

“That look where you’re comparing me to Athena. I am not Athena, and Athena is not me. I know you literally grew up together, but she isn’t your sister.”

“She’s my younger sister,” I’d growled, the words coming out harsher than I’d intended. “She’s supposed to be my younger sister.”

“Okay, fine. She’s your younger sister, and so am I.” Sarah had leaned forward, fixing me with th