![]() “How could you have possibly known how to get here? Ben, please…you can’t give away the location of The Shade to the hunters…” “Why are you here, Ben?” So many questions were whirling in my mind regarding his return to The Shade and I had no idea where to begin. His reaction was enough for me to realize that something had changed in him and I wondered what could have happened to bring about such a change. I expected a violent reaction from my best friend, but apart from the spark of surprise in his eyes, he just nodded with resignation and said, “I’m happy for you.” I guess that should answer your question.” ![]() “Derek?” Just saying my fiancé’s name put a smile on my face. “And you? Has he been treating you well?” “I’ve been better,” he admitted, his fists clenching as he said the words. I hated the awkwardness we had between us. “How’ve you been, Ben?” I managed to croak out. ![]() I had no idea what to say to him or even how to conduct myself around him. When my gaze fell on his blue eyes and saw them moist with tears, I was taken aback. It took me a while to finish studying him. ![]()
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